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TPD: Becoming a Member - G.I. Bill / Public Safety Communications Officer On-the-Job Training Program

Police Officer:
If you have G.I. Bill benefits remaining, you could earn additional income during your attendance at the Law Enforcement Academy:

Chapters 30 & 1606 - Reserves / National Guard

  Chapter 30, >3+ AD  Chapter 30, <3+ AD  Chapter 1606 (no combat)
1st Six Months  $928.50/mo. $670.50/mo. $237.75/mo.
2nd Six Months  $661.93/mo. $491.70/mo. $174.35/mo.
Remainder of Training $397.25/mo. $312.90/mo. $110.95/mo.
Sub-Total $10,138.46 $7,442.55 $2,639.03
Total Benefit $16,193.96 $12.359.55 $4,382.53


Chapters 1607 - Reserves / National Guard (with combat experience)

  Consecutive Service
of 90 days - 1 year
Consecutive Service
of 1 - 2 years
Consecutive Service
of 2 years +
1st Six Months  $330.30/mo. $495.45/mo. $660.60/mo.
2nd Six Months  $242.22/mo. $363.33/mo. $484.44/mo.
Remainder of Training $154.14/mo. $231.21/mo. $308.36/mo.
Sub-Total $3,666.33 $5,499.50 $7,332.78
Total Benefit $6,088.53 $9,132.80 $12,177.18


Public Safety Communications Officer:
If you have G.I. Bill benefits remaining, you could earn additional income during your On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program:

Chapters 30 & 1606 - Reserves / National Guard

  Chapter 30, >3+ AD  Chapter 30, <3+ AD  Chapter 1606 (no combat)
1st Six Months  $928.50/mo $670.50/mo. $252.45/mo. 
2nd Six Months  $661.93/mo. $491.70/mo. $193.05/mo. 
Remainder of Training $397.25/mo. $312.90/mo. $110.95/mo.
Total Benefit $10,337.08 $7,599.00 $2,694.50


Chapters 1607 - Reserves / National Guard
(with combat experience)

  Consecutive Service
of 90 days - 1 year
Consecutive Service
of 1 - 2 years
Consecutive Service
of 2 years +
1st Six Months  $330.30/mo. $495.45/mo. $660.60/mo.
2nd Six Months  $242.22/mo. $363.33/mo. $484.44/mo.
Remainder of Training $154.14/mo. $231.21/mo. $308.36/mo.
Total Benefit $3,743.40 $5,615.10 $7,486.96