Salary Range
$42,000 – $95,000
Job Outlook
3% growth through 2032
Education
High school diploma minimum; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred; police academy required
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
Police Officers protect communities by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and building relationships with the public through community policing.
Top Skills
Law enforcementReport writingCrisis interventionCommunity policingInvestigationDe-escalationEmergency response
Typical Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls
- Investigate crimes and incidents
- Write detailed reports
- Arrest and process suspects
- Testify in court proceedings
- Engage in community policing initiatives
Common Certifications
✓ POST Certification✓ CPR/First Aid✓ Firearms Qualification✓ FEMA ICS
Career Progression
1
Patrol Officer
0-5 years experience
2
Corporal / Detective
5-10 years experience
3
Sergeant
10-15 years experience
4
Lieutenant / Captain
15-20 years experience
5
Chief of Police
20+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
law enforcementcommunity policingcriminal investigationreport writingPOST certifiedemergency response
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Hiring Industries
City PoliceCounty SheriffState PoliceFederal AgenciesCampus Police
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