2. Definition
Must have specific personality traits with
competitive academic skills.
Highest rate of on-the-job injuries and fatalities.
This job does many things around the community.
This job offers the opportunity to specialize in things.
3. Work Environment
Full-time scheduling with overtime.
Junior officers work holidays, nights, and weekends.
May as security.
Usually working in and around the community.
4. Education
Need high school diploma, college or higher degree.
Other training for 3 months.
Academy must be state approved.
5. Colleges
Kirkwood Community College: Associates in
Criminal Justice.
Cost: approx. $128 per credit hour.
Globe University: Bachelors degree in Criminal
Justice.
36 month program.
Cost: $78,300 for all 36 months.
6. Salary, Benefits, and Opportunities
annual wage=$55,000. Range of $32k - $89k.
Detectives wages=$50k - $70k.
May retire at an earlier age than most careers.
Overtime options with an opportunity for promotion
after 6 months.
8. Sources
Education Portal
Globe University
Iowa State University
Kirkwood Community College
Law Enforcement Academy
Occupational Outlook Handbook