Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers Occupational Profile
Median Salary & Wages
$19.77/hour
Common Job Titles
Police Officer
Law Enforcement Officer
Patrol Officer
Customs Officer
Requested Education
Total Jobs for 2028
9,314
Common Knowledge Competencies
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
English Language
Psychology
Top Certifications Requested
Certified First Responder
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Top Skill Requested
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Persuasion
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