Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers   33-3051

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Description

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Virginia

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

7.70% growth rate
1,510 annual job openings

Wage Range

$28/hour 23.06 28.03 50th percentile 34.48

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
(1 to 12 months)

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