A Day In The Life
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Average
$61,850
ANNUAL
$29.73
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,260
ANNUAL
$22.72
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,800
ANNUAL
$29.71
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,820
ANNUAL
$38.86
HOURLY
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
12,600
Projected job openings through 2030
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Police Officer
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Experienced Police Officer
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Captain
Supporting Programs
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
01
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
02
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
03
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
04
Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
05
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
06
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
07
Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
08
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
09
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
10
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
11
Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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