Job Training 5w573k
Most big cities have their own driving and gun use training. Police training lasts around 12 to 14 weeks.
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Here’s the downside. Law enforcement is a competitive field. And sadly, even if you meet the jobs available. But don’t be discouraged. If you don’t make it, you can always try again another time.
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But let’s look on the bright side. Assume you’ve made it through the training and you’re in—gun, uniform and all. Here’s the kind of day-to-day responsibilities you’ll be looking at:
- You’ll be assigned an area where you’ll law breakers.
- You’ll respond to calls about robberies, domestic disputes, car accidents, suicides, etc.
- You’ll collect evidence, serve arrest warrants and keep detailed notes. Documentation is a HUGE part of your job. Hope you’re not afraid of a little paperwork.
- You’ll work strange hours and possibly weekends. After all, “safety doesn’t take a holiday.”
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One great thing about being a police officer is the chance to advance. You can eventually become a sergeant, lieutenant, detective, etc. If there’s an area you particularly like, you can apply for a “special unit.” This means you can work specifically on homicides, robberies, bomb squad and more.
Now for the good part: according to salary.com, the average annual salary in the US is about $50,000. If you factor in all the benefits, it’s more like $70,000. And with promotions, it only goes up from there.
