ANNUAL
MONTHLY
Highest Level of Education
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Doctors or Equivalent
Language
(other than English)
Shift Differential
Specialties
- Field Training
Officer - Instructor
- Standby
(SWAT, K-9,
Bomb Squad,
Bomb Squad alts,
Meth Lab Certified,
Crisis Negotiators) - Helicopter Unit
- Drug Recognition
Expert -
Peace Officer
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Masters
Field Training Officer
A Field Training Officer (FTO) is an experienced or senior member of the San Antonio Police Department who is responsible for the training and evaluation of follow officers.
Instructor
Certified by State of Texas.
Helicopter Unit
A member of this unit provides air support to the San Antonio Police Department. Its purpose it to provide aerial surveillance, transport, search and rescue, etc.
Drug Recognition Expert
A drug recognition expert or drug recognition evaluator (DRE) is a police officer trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Peace Officer
This increase is based on education, time and grade.


