Can I move up from patrol officer to management with a higher level degree?
A higher degree can be important when trying to attain a criminal justice management position in a local police agency, but it is often just one of many factors that are considered. All certified police officers begin at an entry level position and serve a probationary period of up to three years before becoming eligible for promotion. Promotions to police sergeant, police lieutenant, and even police captain are largely based upon the patrol officer’s position on the promotion list, making the system very hierarchical.
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