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. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $38,420 | $48,950 | $65,540 | $86,880 | $109,040 |
| Hourly Wage | $18.47 | $23.54 | $31.51 | $41.77 | $52.42 |
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. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Deputy, Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff (Generalist)-Bailiff, Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol Officer, Peace Officer, Police Officer, Police Patrol Officer, Public Safety Officer, State Trooper
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 688,400 | 727,400 | 6% | 51,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln University | Criminalistics and Criminal Science | Glendale, CA | Less than one year: 0 |
| Academia Serrant Inc | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Ponce, PR | At least one but less than two years: 2 Less than one year: 22 |
| Adirondack Community College | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Queensbury, NY | 2 years: 27 |
| Adrian College | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Adrian, MI | 4 years: 0 |
| Advanced Training Associates | Criminal Justice/Police Science | El Cajon, CA | Less than one year: 5 |
| Aims Community College | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Greeley, CO | 2 years: 3 At least one but less than two years: 21 |
| Alabama State University | Criminalistics and Criminal Science | Montgomery, AL | 4 years: 7 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Alexandria, MN | 2 years: 79 At least one but less than two years: 13 Less than one year: 112 |
| Allan Hancock College | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Santa Maria, CA | 2 years: 88 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Criminal Justice/Police Science | Cumberland, MD | 2 years: 13 At least one but less than two years: 1 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Protective Security Officer KY | HANA INDUSTRIES | COVINGTON, Kentucky | 09/28/2021 | No |
| BORDER PATROL AGENT (INTELLIGENCE) | Customs and Border Protection | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 09/27/2021 | No |
| BORDER PATROL AGENT (INTELLIGENCE) | Customs and Border Protection | Grand Forks, North Dakota | 09/27/2021 | No |
| CORRECTIONS DEPUTY - Sheriff's Office | Salt Lake County | SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | 09/27/2021 | No |
| CORRECTIONS DEPUTY UNDER AGE 21 - Sheriff's Office | Salt Lake County | SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | 09/27/2021 | No |
| IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER | Citizenship and Immigration Services | San Diego, California | 09/27/2021 | No |
| IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER | Citizenship and Immigration Services | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 09/27/2021 | No |
| IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER | Citizenship and Immigration Services | Lawrence, Massachusetts | 09/27/2021 | No |
| IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER | Citizenship and Immigration Services | San Bernardino, California | 09/27/2021 | No |
| IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER | Citizenship and Immigration Services | Charleston, South Carolina | 09/27/2021 | No |
