Police Officer Salary
$53,428 = US National Average Salary
All Reported Salaries are Based in U.S. Dollars.
Job Description
Carries out general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. In addition to the basic police duties described at level 1, receives additional compensation to specialize in one or more activities, such as: canine patrol; special reaction teams (e.g., special weapons assault team, special operations reaction team); juvenile cases; hostage negotiations; and participating in investigations (e.g., stakeout, surveillance) or other enforcement activities requiring specialized training and skills. Enforces laws established for the protection of persons and property, by detaining, arresting, interrogating, and incarcerating suspected violators, and appearing as a witness at trials. Work is performed in uniform or civilian clothes and officers are typically armed. (Source: eDOT Job Description)
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