Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pennsylvania
Police and sheriff's patrol officers enforce laws and maintain public order in their assigned areas. They patrol neighborhoods and highways, respond to calls, investigate accidents, direct traffic, and apprehend suspects In Pennsylvania the median pay is $85,470 a year, 12% above the national median of $76,210.
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania
Openings in Pennsylvania and remote
- Police Officer · U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · $57736–$75059
- LEAD POLICE OFFICER · Commander, Navy Installations Command · Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · $60814–$77915
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Pennsylvania
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O*NET-SOC 33-3051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Pennsylvania, annual.