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Police officer and detective

SOC Code
33-3050

Protect lives and property. Gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.

Recommended Education
Associate degree
Kansas Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $47,510

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $65,540

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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