Expert: Jim Pastore - 4/24/2009

Question
Can you describe generaly what somebody in your field does?

Whats the working enviroment like?

I want to be a police officer later in my life,what kind of training and education would I need to be one?

Are there any skills and or personal Qualities that can benefit me in this career?

How much does an average police officer earn and do they get any benefits too?

What is the job outlook and competitiveness of this career

Answer
Ryan,

    We deal with people, we answer radio calls for service and detect criminal activity mainly using a patrol car. The working environment varies. We would in many different types of neighborhoods. We deal with an array of situations. It's a great, demanding, and exciting career. 99% of this career is your mouth. If you can talk to people and remember to treat people like you want to be treated you will have few problems. The pay can vary, on average starting pay is approximate. $35,000.00 to highest pay maybe $60,000.00 per yr/ Base pay. The benefits are awesome, health care, retirement ect. It is a competitive career but the job outlook is good. There will always be crime so there will always be a need for Police Officers.

Jim