Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

SOC Code: 33-3051

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officerss identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 75.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 75.2High
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Median Salary

$76,290

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Job Growth

3.1%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Reading Comprehension

Common Tasks

  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation