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Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.



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$72.2k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.


40%

High school diploma or equivalent

21%

Post-secondary certificate

17%

Associate's degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Deputy

Deputy Sheriff

Patrol Officer

Police Officer

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