Duties and Responsibilities:

A policeman performs a variety of duties, including pursuing criminals and filing reports. Some of the many duties charged to policemen are shown below:

• Investigating break-ins
• Making arrests
• Patrolling areas within police jurisdiction
• Responding to 911 calls
• Directing traffic
• Recording witness accounts of crimes
• Give first aid to victims in need
• Calming disputes
• Serving as a public liaison to enhance police image

   salary: 56,980 per year

Education:High school diploma or equivalent(minimum requirement); some agencies require postsecondary education.

Demand for this particular career:job outlook,2014-24 4%(slower than average)