April 2, 2006
What This Job Pays: patrol officer
Salary: The median salary for a patrol officer in the Seattle area is $42,691, with most making from about $31,000 to $52,000, according to PayScale, a Seattle company that tracks compensation and benefits. But there can be opportunities for overtime.
Demand: Competition will be keen for higher-paying jobs with state and federal agencies and police departments in affluent areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
Need to know: Police and detective work can be dangerous and stressful. Opportunities will be better in local and special police departments that offer relatively low salaries or in urban communities where the crime rate is relatively high.
Applicants with college training in police science or military police experience should have the best opportunities.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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