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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Course Advisor Los Angeles, CA (Onsite) Full-Time
CB Est Salary: $35750/Year
What Do Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer Do?

Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer Definition: 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.



Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer Job Outlook

There were about 684,200 jobs for Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 47,700 new jobs for Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer by 2026. There will be an estimated 49,500 positions for Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer per year.

The states with the most job growth for Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer are Utah, Texas, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in New Jersey, Maryland, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.



Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ranges between $35,750 and $101,620. Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers who work in California, New Jersey, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.



Where do Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Work?

The table below shows the approximate number of Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers employed by various industries.


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