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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

In a public safety agency, police officers enforce traffic laws by pulling over vehicles, issuing citations to, and investigating car accidents. They also investigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and gather information to identify and arrest criminal suspects.


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RELATED MAJORS:

  • Law Enforcement

  • Criminology

  • Sociology

  • Public Administration

  • Forensics 


*A college degree is not always required but may help prepare for Police Academy Training, which is required

CAREERS:

  • Police Officer

  • K-9 Officer

  • Sheriff State Trooper

  • Police Sergeant Detective

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Resilient

  • Problem-Solver

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Assertive

  • Calm Under Pressure

  • Quick Thinker

  • Communication Skills

SALARY:

$62,800

U.S. Average 2023

Police Officer

Source: Salary.com

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