Police officer
Alex Sobczak period 10
The career that I chose is a police officer. I think that would be a great job and I would get paid good money. I want to be a cop for the city of Chicago because they get paid the most in the state of Illinois.
Education needed to be a cop in chicago
- Associate’s in or a Bachelor’s of Criminal Justice
- Prepare to meet all application requirements, such as the physical fitness testing
Career Details
- A Police Officer maintains current working knowledge of professional law enforcement methods, weapons, and applicable laws and regulations, and provides some training to other officers.
- A Police Officer responds to emergency situations such as accidents, fires, natural disasters and acts of violence and aids the victims and those working to end the emergency.
- Starting salary of $43,104, increased to $59,724 after one year and $63,114 after 18 months
- The city of Chicago
Annual uniform allowance
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription plans;
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement
Eligibility for home purchase assistance
Pension and deferred compensation plans
skills needed
- Smart
- Athletic
- Leadership
- Patient
Advancement Opportunities or Related Jobs
from being a chicago police officer you can make your way up to be the chief or even the FBI. It all depends on how you do your job. If your not a bad cop then eventally you could make your way up.