Campus Police Career Description

Campus police officer careers are in high demand. The federal government as well as many state governments are combining the concern for continuing education with homeland security and funding colleges with both of these concerns in mind. As the dollars continue to encourage colleges to develop and grow their student bodies and facilities, the campus police officer careers are among those that are benefiting.

Online colleges offering programs for Campus Police Officer

How to Become a Campus Police

Campus police officers provide a variety of duties including; officer patrols, enforce criminal and traffic laws, investigate crimes and provide community services such as unlocking cars and escorting students at night. The variety of experiences and duties involved in campus police officer careers make it a rewarding and at the same time challenging. Most college campuses require their police officers have at least the minimum degree offered by the institutions. Community colleges require Associate’s Degrees while four-year institutions mandate a Bachelor’s Degree. The degrees can be obtained in the traditional classroom setting or in many instances, via online course. All degrees should be from an accredited university whether it’s online or campus based.

How Much Does a Campus Police Make - Campus Police Salaries

Salaries range from moderately comparable to the wages in nearby municipal police departments and sheriff’s offices to very high. Campus police work is not only an important law enforcement function but a crucial public relations function of the college.

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Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).

AZ Campus Colleges Offering Campus Police Officer Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

HI Campus Colleges Offering Campus Police Officer Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Associate's
  • Bachelor's

CO Campus Colleges Offering Campus Police Officer Programs

Accreditation  

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007. HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review.

Accreditation  

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007. HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review.

AK Campus Colleges Offering Campus Police Officer Programs

Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

AL Campus Colleges Offering Campus Police Officer Programs

Accreditation  

Remington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

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