Police officer  

·         Duties and responsibilities: these are some of the many duties and responsibilities of a police officer.

·         working in partnership with communities, liaising with community groups and individuals;

·         Providing a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the community;

·         Conducting patrol duties on foot, by car and bicycle;

·         Developing community knowledge to identify individuals and locations at risk of being involved in crime;

·         Responding to calls and requests from the public to assist at incidents;

Salary: $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.

 

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Reflection: I would like to be a police officer because I like to help people.