How to Become an Atlanta Police Officer
1) Review the Atlanta PD qualification requirements below.
2) Earn a Criminal Justice Degree, associate's or bachelor's to set you apart.
3) Contact the Atlanta PD to request application information, call 404-853-7650
Atlanta Police Officer Job Description
Atlanta police officers maintain a presence in communities through out the city limits protecting residents and property from crime and enforcing the law. They patrol on foot, bike, helicopter, car, motorcycle and other means. Police officers will investigate emergency calls, conduct investigations, testify in court, keep current on training and any new laws ordinances that pass, stay physically fit, and conduct many other related duties.
Atlanta Police Academy Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements
The most common degree for a police officer is a bachelor's in criminal justice. The Atlanta Police Dept requires applicants to be 20 years old, a U.S. citizen, GED or equivalent, valid driver's license, no "class A" misdemeanor or felony, no "b class" misdemeanor in last 10 years and to pass an intense background investigation and physical testing. Earning an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree will set you apart from other candidates. Once accepted to the Atlanta Police Department you will attend training at the Atlanta PD academy for 21 weeks and will earn a full salary. The next 240 hours of training will be in the field with an Atlanta PD field training officer where all skills learned at the academy will be applied.
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Atlanta Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook
The Atlanta Police Department pays new recruits $34,045, Police Officers with a high school diploma between $38,556 and $52,549, Police Officers with an associate's degree between $39,906 and $54,388, and Police Officers with a Bachelor's degree between $41,303 and $56,291. After the first year with the Atlanta Police Department salaries increase every year at a steady rate. Promotional opportunities with the Atlanta Police Department are available.
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University of Phoenix Online:
Associates of Arts Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

South University: Online
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice

Rasmussen College Online:
Associate's in CJ - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

American InterContinental University Online:
Associate's Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

Kaplan University:
AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...
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Bryant & Stratton College : Bryant & Stratton College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Capella University:
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership
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Drexel University Online: Drexel University is regionally accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. There is a strong focus on criminology as well as the many other facets of criminal justice including administration, policies and procedures, law, corrections and much more. Learn more by requesting information today.
BS in Criminal Justice Online

Everest College Online:
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Degree
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree

Virginia College:
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity
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Florida Tech University Online:
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies:
Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies

Herzing University:
AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

National American University:
A.A.S. - Criminal Justice
B.S. - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University Online:
AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Management - Criminal Justice
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Everest University Online:
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
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Campus CJ and Law Enforcement Programs in Georgia
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University of Phoenix:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Criminal Justice Administration, Administration of Justice and Security
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, and Savannah.

American InterContinental University:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Corrections, Law/Courts, Law Enforcement
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Buckhead, or Dunwoody

Argosy University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Psychology-Criminal Justice
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta

Brown Mackie College:
Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta

DeVry University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Tech Mgmt, Criminal Justice Click a Location to Request Program Information =>
Alpharetta (undergrad), Decatur (undergrad), Alpharetta (grad), Atlanta (Buckhead), Atlanta (Cobb Galleria), Atlanta (Perimeter), Decatur (grad), Gwinnett, and Stockbridge/Henry County

South University:
Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Savannah

Walden University:
Programs Offered: Master's, PhD | Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Admin
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Atlanta
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