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Charleston Police

The Charleston Police Department is comprised of 382 sworn police officers, 137 civilians and 27 reserve police officers. The Charleston Police have been recognized nationally and locally for their service and are considered one of the most distinguished departments in the country. The Charleston Police dept. is currently accepting applications for Charleston police officers. All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree. (no specific field of study is required, though a criminal justice or related 4-year degree will provide a more relevant foundation)

Requirements for Applying and Becoming a Charleston Police Officer

1) Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college. (Click Here to request free information from accredited online bachelor's degree programs)
2) Applicants must be 21 years of age.
3) No criminal record
4) Possession of a valid driver's license
5) no convictions for DUI or leaving the scene of an accident.

City of Charleston Police Benefits and Salary

The Charleston police offer very competitive salaries for new recruits, $35,230 - $44,285 depending on education and experience. Benefits include Insurance, Holidays, Military Leave, Retirement and Lateral Entry.

Charleston Police Training

New recruits will attend a two week orientation at the Charleston Police Dept. before attending an intensive 9 week training program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. They will then be assigned to a certified field training officer on uniform patrol.

Charleston Police Career Paths and Promotions

Qualified Charleston police officers can test for positions such as Criminal Investigation, Forensics, Vice, Narcotics, Crime Prevention, School Liaison, Administrative Services, Identification, Crime Scene Unit, Horse Mounted Patrol, K-9Unit, Training, Tactical Unit, Traffic Enforcement, Explosives Unit.

If you do not have a bachelor's degree request free information from the bachelor's degree programs below. If you are looking to advance your career and earning potential with the Charleston Police request free information from the advanced degree programs below.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in South Carolina

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University of Phoenix Online:

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

American InterContinental University Online: The BSCJ in Special Populations is an accelerated Bachelor's Degree program that will prepare you for careers in federal government, such as an Air Marshal.

Associate's Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

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

Keiser University Online :

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Capella University:

BS in Criminal Justice
BS Public Safety - Emergency Management, Homeland Security
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Safety Leadership

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Herzing University:

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

Kaplan University:

AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

Ashford University:

BA in Organizational Management - Criminal Justice

Everest College Online:

Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Degree
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree

Colorado Technical University Online:

A.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Management Criminal Justice

Everest University Online:

CJ Associate's Degree
CJ Bachelor of Arts Degree
Masters of Science in Criminal Justice

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
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination, Law and Public Policy
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security, Crisis Management and Response

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Florida Tech University Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

Schools in South Carolina Offering On-Campus Bachelor's Degrees

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Miller-Motte Technical Colleges:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice

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South University:

Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Columbia