Police officers

Duties and responsibilities:

·         Investigating break-ins.

·         Making arrests.

·         Patrolling areas within police jurisdiction.

·         Responding to 911 calls.

·         Directing traffic.

·         Recording witness accounts of crimes.

·         Give first aid to victims in need.

·         Calming disputes.

Salary:

*Starting salary for Police Officer I is $57,420. Salary will increase to $60,552 after a 6 month academy.

Education:

Police officer education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree. The minimum requirement is usually a high school diploma, although an increasing number of police departments require applicants to complete at least one or two years of college coursework or have an associate's degree.

                                               

Reflection:

At some point I would consider becoming a police officer because it doesn’t seem like such a bad idea. I like the feeling of danger, it causes excitement and I wouldn’t be scared to kill someone. Becoming a police officer would be a good idea.