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How to Become a San Antonio Police Officer

1) Earn an associate's or bachelor's degree (The most common degree for San Antonio police officers is a criminal justice degree ) 12 college units are required by the San Antonio PD, so an associate's is a good option.
2) Review the rest of the San Antonio Police Department requirements below and make sure you qualify.
3) Request application material from the San Antonio PD, call 888-750-2672

San Antonio Police Officer Job Description

SAPD police officers patrol their assigned geography responding to emergency calls, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, directing traffic, and related law enforcement duties focused on keeping the residents of San Antonio safe. At times a career as an SAPD police officer can be extremely dangerous but will also be the most challenging and rewarding career you have ever encountered.

San Antonio Police Academy Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements

The SAPD requires applicants to be 20 1/2years old and no older than 45 years of age, a U.S. citizen, GED or equivalent, 12 college credit hours, 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. Once accepted to the San Antonio PD you will attend training at the academy for 27-30 weeks and will earn a salary.  The next 17 weeks of training will be in the field with a field training officer where all skills learned at the academy will be applied.

Education pays, SAPD Officers with an associate's degree earn an additional $215/month, with a bachelor's $315/month, and with a master's $335/month.

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San Antonio Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook

The San Antonio PD pays new police cadets $2300 monthly, Probationary Police Officers $2783 a month, first year Police Officers $3204. The SAPD also has education pay that is in addition to the previously mentioned monthly earnings. An associate's= $200, Bachelor's= $300, Master's= $320, Doctorate= $335. After the first year with the SAPD salaries increase every year at a steady rate.

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Online Criminal Justice Degrees in San Antonio

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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

Abilene Christian University: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Abilene (Online Programs)

Programs Offered: Master's and Grad Certificate | Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University:

Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Computer Forensics
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

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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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Central Pennsylvania College: Click a Location to Request Program Information => PA (Online Programs)

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration

Colorado Technical University Online:

AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
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
Paralegal Associate's
Paralegal Bachelor's

Kaplan University:

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

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Keiser University:

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online: Locations throughout the Country - Offering Online Programs

Certificate - Police Officer Education
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Associate's Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice

Tiffin University: (Online Programs)

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Master's in Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis
Master's in Criminal Justice - Criminal Behavior
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Administration
Master's in Criminal Justice - Justice Administration

Virginia College Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

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On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Texas

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University of Phoenix: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

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

Everest College: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington.

Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal and Criminal Justice

Abilene Christian University: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Abilene (Online Programs)

Programs Offered: Master's and Grad Certificate | Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice

DeVry University: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Houston (Undergrad), Irving (Undergrad), Austin, Fort Worth, Houston/Galleria

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

Remington College: Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice