A Career: The Career Of A Police Officer

The career of a police officer is an important career, because one has the ability to do what’s right and make sure others follow the laws. The research will describe the career of a police officer, what is required to become successful, and the impact this career has on society.

The general duties of a police officer are to enforce the law. Also to respond to emergency and nonemergency calls. The specific duties would be to obtain warrants and arrest suspects, collect and secure evidence from crime scenes, search for vehicle records and warrants using computers in the field, patrol designated areas, answering calls and complaints about fire automobile accidents and other felony crimes. When one becomes a police officer they will typically

Furthermore, for one to advance in the career field of law enforcement, they would have to proceed through extra training, so that one may learn and develop new skills, achieve their personal goals, open up pathways to new career opportunities, take on leadership roles and expand their roles in the organization, and increase their sense of commitment to the job. However, due to the competitiveness of some police careers, like being promoted to a police detective from a patrol officer, one must have an extraordinary performance record to earn that promotion. Once an individual advances in this career field they will have the responsibility of accepting and completing new duties for their new career. For example, if one were to advance from a police officer to a police detective, their duties would change from patrolling and responding to dispatch calls, to gathering facts and collecting evidence for criminal cases. They would also conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids and arrests. Furthermore, many police departments now require for one to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, so that they can apply to be promoted from a patrol officer and further their careers. However, other parts of the promotion process that exists in one’s department includes a written test, practical and in-basket exercise, an oral interview board, and a review of one’s performance