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Working as a police officer can be a highly stressful and even dangerous job. However, if you seek justice and like adventure in your life becoming a police officer can be a rewarding career for you.
A formal education in law enforcement, criminal justice, psychology, or military training can offer the greatest opportunities. |
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Police Officer Job Duties:
Police officers protect the lives and property of citizens. They pursue criminals and issue citations or give warnings to those found breaking the law. Most police officers have a jurisdication they spend a portion of their day patroling. They also write reports and record the events that take place.
Police Officer Work Environment:
Police officers spend a their days in an office, writing reports and maintaining records, and out patroling in their jurisdiction. There is a high level of stress associated with police work and in addition to the mental stress, there is often a high level of physical activity involved.
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Police Officer Education and Training:
The minimum educational requirement to become a police officer is a High School education. Some positions require 1-2 years worth of college level classes or even a college degree. Recruits usually train through the police academy or a State academy. This training sessions often last 12 - 14 weeks.
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Police Officer Job Outlook:
Opportunities for police officers is expected to grow at an average rate. Individuals with the proper training should find ample work in local police departments. Expect competition in State and Federal agencies. |
Police Officer Salaries:
Police patrol officers earned between $35,600 and $59,880 per year as reported by the Occupational Employment Statistics survey program. The pay for other positions is usually higher. Police captains earn a base salary between $65,408 and $81,466. Police chief's earn a base salary between $78,547 and $99,698.
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