Police and Detective
Chicago police officer
Duties/ Responsibilities
- enforcing the law
- filling out reports and testify in court
- respond to call service and patrol areas
- conduct traffic and arrest suspects
- investigate and collect evidence of crimes
BASIC INFORMATION
work schedule, average hours, and work locations
- detective are always on short notice
- police officer are always working full time
- New officer work weekends, holidays, and night
- detectives are always more risk of injury than cops
- agents can be relocated at any time
- all terrain
Salary and wage potential
- median annual salary for cops and detectives is $55,010
- $26.45 an hour
- $53,540 for police and sheriff patrol officer
- $68,820 for detectives and criminal investigators
Skills required, Education, Growth, Advancement Opportunites
- must have high school diploma
- must be at least 21 years old
- communication, mullti- task, leadership, strength and stamina, and good judgement
- many chances of opportunities and promotions