BY NATALIE HARAPAT

Law Enforcement

Definition

Must have specific personality traits with competitive academic skills.

Highest rate of on-the-job injuries and fatalities.

This job does many things around the community.

This job offers the opportunity to specialize in things.

Work Environment

Full-time scheduling with overtime.Junior officers work holidays, nights, and

weekends.May as security. Usually working in and around the

community.

Education

Need high school diploma, college or higher degree.

Other training for 3 months.Academy must be state approved.

Colleges

Kirkwood Community College: Associates in Criminal Justice.

Cost: approx. $128 per credit hour.Globe University: Bachelors degree in

Criminal Justice. 36 month program.Cost: $78,300 for all 36 months.

Salary, Benefits, and Opportunities

annual wage=$55,000. Range of $32k - $89k.Detectives wages=$50k - $70k.May retire at an earlier age than most

careers. Overtime options with an opportunity for

promotion after 6 months.

Qualifications

-19.3 sit and reach

-32 Sit ups

-15 push ups

-15:26, 1.5 mile run

Sources

Education PortalGlobe UniversityIowa State UniversityKirkwood Community CollegeLaw Enforcement AcademyOccupational Outlook Handbook