Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances.

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Salary Breakdown

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Average

$68,060

ANNUAL

$32.72

HOURLY

Entry Level

$48,290

ANNUAL

$23.22

HOURLY

Mid Level

$66,020

ANNUAL

$31.74

HOURLY

Expert Level

$80,140

ANNUAL

$38.53

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

10,790

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Police Officer

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Experienced Police Officer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Captain

Supporting Programs

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

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Northland Pioneer College
 Associate's Degree  

Coconino Community College
 Associate's Degree  

Yavapai College
 Associate's Degree  

Mohave Community College
 Associate's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Phoenix
 Associate's Degree  

Grand Canyon University
 Bachelor's Degree  

University of Phoenix
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Master's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Master's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Doctoral or professional degree  

Sonoran Desert Institute
 Credential  

Sonoran Desert Institute
 Credential  

Sonoran Desert Institute
 Associate's Degree  

University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Law
University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree  

Cochise College
 Associate's Degree  

Pima Community College
 Credential  

Mohave Community College
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate  

Arizona Western College
 Credential  

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree  

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Credential  

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Credential  

Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Northern Arizona University
 Credential  

Arizona State University
 Credential  

Top Expected Tasks

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Learning

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Expression


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