Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
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.
92 alternate job titles:
Accident Prevention Squad Police Officer
Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent (ALE Agent)
Animal Cop
Border Guard
Border Patrol Agent
Border Patrol Officer
Campus Police Officer
Canine Deputy (K-9 Deputy)
Canine Handler (K-9 Handler)
Canine Police Officer (K-9 Police Officer)
Certified Police Officer
City Constable
City Marshal
Civil Division Deputy Sheriff
Civil Process Server
Community Service Officer (CSO)
Community Service Patrol Officer
Complaint Evaluation Officer
Constable
Cop
County Sheriff
Court Security Deputy Sheriff
Crime Prevention Police Officer
Custody Deputy Sheriff
Customs Patrol Officer
Deputy
Deputy Certified Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Generalist
Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant
Desk Officer
Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer (DARE Officer)
Drug Enforcement Agent
Enforcement Officer
Grand Jury Deputy Sheriff
Highway Patrol Officer
Highway Patrol Pilot
Immigration Guard
Lateral Police Officer
Law Enforcement Officer
Law Enforcement Specialist
Marshal
Military Police Officer
Motorcycle Police
Mounted Police
Officer
Park Police
Patrol Deputy
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Patrol Driver
Patrol Officer
Patrol Park Officer
Patrolman
Peace Officer
Physical Security Specialist
Police Booking Officer
Police Corporal
Police Inspector
Police Officer
Police Park Officer
Police Patrol Officer
Police Recruit
Police Worker
Policeman
Policewoman
Protective Officer
Protective Service Specialist
Public Safety Officer
Road Deputy
Safety Instruction Police Officer
Safety Patrol Officer
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Security Patrol Officer
Security Police Officer
Security Specialist
Sheriff Department Corporal
Sheriff's Deputy
Sheriff's Detective
Sheriff's Officer
Sheriff's Sergeant
Special Deputy
Special Deputy Sheriff
Special Police Officer
State Highway Police Officer
State Patrol Officer
State Trooper
SWAT Team Member (Special Weapons and Tactics Team Member)
Trooper
Under Sheriff
Uniform Patrol Police Officer
University Police Officer
Working Dog Handler
Salary Information
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: $76,290 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Prepare investigation or incident reports. | General |
| Administer first aid. | General |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | General |
| Investigate accidents to determine causes. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios. | General |
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Interview people to gather information about criminal activities. | General |
| Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras. | General |
| Determine operational procedures. | General |
| Direct vehicle traffic. | General |
| Serve court ordered documents. | General |
| Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals. | General |
| Guard facilities. | General |
| Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities. | General |
| Inform the public about policies, services or procedures. | General |
| Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks. | General |
| Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | General |
| Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items. | General |
| Assist motorists or pedestrians. | General |
| Record information about suspects or criminals. | General |
| Direct law enforcement activities. | General |
| Detain suspects or witnesses. | General |
| Maintain public order or security. | Maintenance |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Maintenance |
| Patrol properties to maintain safety. | Maintenance |
| Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel. | Communication |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Communication |
| Present social services program information to the public. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Law enforcement information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database | Data base user interface and query software |
| National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN | Data base user interface and query software |
| Spillman Technologies Records Management | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computer aided composite drawing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Computer aided dispatch software | Helpdesk or call center software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Crime mapping software | Map creation software |
| DesignWare 3D EyeWitness | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| SmartDraw Legal | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| The CAD Zone The Crime Zone | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerant K-9 Team Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist | Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction | Not Available |
| Advance Law Enforcement Planner | International Association of Law Enforcement Planners | Not Available |
| Certified Credible Leader | international Academy of Public Safety | Not Available |
| Certified Field Commander | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Certified Homeland Protection Associate | Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Homeland Protection Professional | Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals | Not Available |
| Credible Leadership Applications | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Credible Leadership Change Agent | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Credible Leadership Command | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Credible Leadership Foundations | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Credible Leadership Theories | Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development | Not Available |
| Emergency Medical Responder | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Explosive Detection K-9 Team Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Firearms Detection Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Human Remains K-9 Team Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| Narcotic Detection K-9 Team Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Police Service Dog Certification | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Sartech I/ Crewleader | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
| Sartech II | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
| Sartech III | National Association for Search and Rescue | Not Available |
| Search and Rescue K-9 Team Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Trailing Dog Test | Eastern States Working Dog Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
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