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Police Detectives
Job Information
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
Information
- Police work can be dangerous and stressful.
- Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree or higher.
- Job opportunities in most local police departments will be favorable for qualified individuals, while competition is expected for jobs in State and Federal agencies.
- Bilingual applicants with college training in police science or with military police experience will have the best opportunities.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm good with people |
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Salary | $71,770/yr ($35.89/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |