law enforcement
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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