Police Officer

What do I do?

• Respond to emergencies
• Help victims of crime
• File police reports
• Traffic stops - write tickets
• Traffic accidents

SWAT

• Hostage situations
• Barricaded subjects
• Training opportunities

Skills Needed

• Critical Thinking
• Listening Skills
• Writing
• Be independent
• Athletic - Physical Fitness

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Some departments require college degree
• Reading, Writing, Math
• Stay out of trouble!

Salary

• Most departments start at $14.00 an hour.
• Brownsville Police Department pays $70,000 with 5 years experience
• Detective, Supervisor, Special Assignments pay more.
• College degree, certifications, bilingual, etc pay more.

Ability to advance

• Sergeant
• Detective
• Narcotics
• K-9
• Crime Scene
• Task Force

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Some pay for college
• Excellent retirement 2:1
• Ability to help people!