Career: Police or Sheriff Patrol Officer
Average salary: $47,460
Degree needed: Some high school education, though some departments require one to two years of college or even a college degree (police academy training is provided by police agency)
Certifications: None
Scholarships: Apply online
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Common employers: Local government, State police agencies and Federal agencies
Job outlook: Average job growth, strong competition for State and Federal jobs, good potential for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Police departments often completely pay for, or help with, the cost of attending classes to further your education in criminal justice, police science, etc. This makes it easy for women to get more education, earn more pay and move up in the department. Police work isn’t for everyone, as it can require you be in excellent physical shape, work well in stressful situations and be willing to take necessary actions. It is also a very dangerous line of work. For this reason, it may not be a good fit for a single mom or working mother.
