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Deputy Police Officer Career Path

Are you thinking of becoming a deputy police officer or already started your career and planning the next step? Learn how to become a deputy police officer, what skills you need to succeed, how to advance your career and get promoted, and what levels of pay to expect at each step on your career path. Explore new deputy police officer job openings and options for career transitions into related roles.

Seniority Levels

L3

Deputy Police Officer

Alias: Police Officer III, Senior Police Officer

2 - 4Years of Experience

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No Jobs Available

L4

Police Officer IV

Alias: Lead Police Officer

5 - 7Years of Experience

$56,005Avg. Annual Salary

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L10

Deputy Chief Police Officer

8+Years of Experience

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Salary Trajectory

Deputy Police Officer Career Path

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Important Skill Sets for the Deputy Police Officer Career Path

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CPR

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Deputy Police Officer Career Transitions

Your skills as a deputy police officer can prepare you to transition into related roles, such as security officer or correctional officer, which could open up different career paths for you. Below are the most common deputy police officer career transitions, along with typical salaries and skill requirements.