About
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.
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$72.2k
Annual median Salary
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