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How to Become a Dallas Texas Police Officer

1) Start by earning a Criminal Justice Degree (The most common degree held by police officers) Applicants must have 45 to 60 college semester hours or an associate's degree.
2) Review the requirements and qualifications for applicants below to make sure you qualify
3) Contact the Dallas PD for application materials, call 800-527- 2948

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About the Dallas Police Department

The Dallas Police Department was founded over 120 years ago. There are 2,977 sworn police officers keeping Dallas safe. The Dallas Police Department is one of the most respected and well known departments in the United States.

Dallas Police Officer Job Description

Dallas police officers maintain a presence in all communities throughout the city limits enforcing ordinances and laws, keeping the Dallas a safe place to live and work.

Dallas Police Officer Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements

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The Dallas Police Department requires applicants to be 21 t0 44 years old with 45 hours of college credit or 19.5 to 21 years of age with 60 hours of college credit (associate's degree), the college credit criteria are waived for 3 years of military service with an honorable discharged or 3 years of previous law enforcement work experience, must be a U.S. citizen, possess a 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. Being able to speak a second language fluently is a definite plus for applicants.  Once accepted to the Dallas Police Department you will attend training at the Dallas PD academy for 32 weeks and will earn a full salary.  The next 24 weeks will be in the field with a Dallas PD field training officer where all skills learned at the academy will be applied. As of July, 16 2008 the Dallas Police Department is offering a $10,000 bonus to new applicants once they have completed certain milestones.

Dallas Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook

The Dallas Police Department pays very well with trainees earning a base of $41,690 and if holding a bachelor's degree will start at $42,890. Police officer trainees earn a $10,000 bonus. After the first year with the Dallas PD salaries increase every year at a steady rate. (Source: www.recruiting.dallaspolice.net)

There are many career paths to pursue once you become a Dallas police officer including sergeant, lieutenant, chief and more. Most of these promotions or specialties require advanced education.

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Online Criminal Justice Degrees

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Organizational Security & Management
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

Kaplan University:

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

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

Everest College Online:

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

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

Florida Tech University Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

Ashford University:

BA in Organizational Management - Criminal 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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Abilene Christian University:

Master's in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resoulution

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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On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Texas

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's | Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice/Administration, Organizational Security & Management

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Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

Everest College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal and Criminal Justice

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Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mid Cities.

DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's and Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Technical Management - Criminal Justice

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Houston (Undergrad), Irving (Undergrad), Austin, Fort Worth, Houston/Galleria

Remington College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

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Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.