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How to Become a Tulsa Police Officer

1) Earn a Bachelor's Degree (Required by the Tulsa Police Department) Criminal Justice is a commonly held degree.
2) Review the additional requirements below and make sure you qualify
3) Contact the Tulsa Police Department for application materials, call 800-688-6848

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Tulsa Police Officer Job Description

Tulsa Police Officers patrol their assigned territory, responding to emergency calls, directing traffic, investigations, interrogations, aiding victims, and other duties to keep the city of Tulsa a safe place for all residents and visitors.

Training, Prerequisites and Educational Requirements

The Tulsa PD requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree, to be 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, GED, valid driver's license, not to have been convicted of a felony, not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, possession, or sale of a controlled substance, no conviction of physical violence 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.  State and Federal agency jobs require applicants to possess a 4-year college degree.  Being able to speak a second language fluently is a definite plus for applicants.  Once accepted to the Tulsa Police Department you will attend training at the Tulsa PD academy and will earn a full salary.  After completing training at the Tulsa PD academy you will be in the field for 16-weeks with a Tulsa PD field training officer where all skills learned at the Tulsa PD academy will be applied.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that those applicants with college training in criminal justice or police science should have the best opportunities.

Tulsa Police Officer Salary and Job Outlook

A Police Officer with the Tulsa Police Department will earn a yearly salary of between $37,451.64 and $55,333.12 depending on experience and education. Promotional opportunities with the Tulsa Police Department are available. Again, holding a degree will set an officer apart in the testing for Tulsa PD promotional positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that there will be a continued high demand for police officers through 2012.

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

Online Criminal Justice Degrees in Tulsa

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix can help 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

American InterContinental University:

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

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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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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

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

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
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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Capella University:

BS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management

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Colorado Technical University Online:

AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
BS in Criminal Justice

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Everest University Online :

Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Investigations
Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Associate's | Bachelor's - Homeland Security
Associate's | Bachelor's - Paralegal

Herzing University:

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

Keiser University: E-Campus

Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Paralegal Studies

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Liberty University:

Associate's | Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

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Minnesota School of Business Online:

Associate's - Criminal Justice

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Portland State University:

Bachelor's - Criminology and Criminal Justice

St Leo University:

Bachelor's - Criminology

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Westwood College:

Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems Security

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Programs in Oklahoma

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Criminal Justice Administration

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DeVry University:

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

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