Police Officer Jobs

Police Officer is one of the best recognized and popular job options. Their duties don’t just revolve around upholding law order through detection, prevention, and investigation of crime. They strive to keep the streets of their community safe, reducing the fear of crime and improving the overall condition of life of the citizens. They are employed by municipal, provincial, and regional governments and work more than 40 hours per week.

A police officer’s job description includes:

• maintaining public order
• responding to emergencies
• preparing and submitting investigation or incident reports 
• detaining, interviewing, and interrogating criminals and offenders
• taking statements
• gathering prosecution evidence
• patrolling areas on foot, horseback, car, motorcycles, or bicycles
• responding promptly to calls for assistance
• controlling traffic/crowds
• keeping the peace
• identify, track, and arrest suspects and perpetrators
• investigating crime

While many people consider being a police officer a hard job to get, many people still dream and want to become a police officer. There are a lot of job vacancies available in every state. To give you an idea of the number of job vacancies available for police officers, we’ve listed a few of the police officer jobs hiring below. You could also try searching “police officer jobs near me” online.

Police Officer Jobs AZ

Deputy Sheriff Lateral Police Officer

Apache County, AZ Bullhead, AZ

Deputy Sheriff Police Officer

Coconino County, AZ Douglas, AZ

Certified Police Officer Deputy Marshal

Florence, AZ Fredonia, AZ

Police Officer Jobs in Alabama

Police Officer Law Enforcement Officer

Alabaster, AL Gurley, AL

Detention Officer Deputy Sheriff

Madison County, AL Madison County, AL

Certified Police Officer Police Officer

Ozark, AL Woodstock, AL

Police Officer Jobs in Arkansas

Certified Police Officer Police Officer

Rockport, AR Bella Vista, AR

Police Officer Entry Police Officer

Greenwood, AR Little Rock, AR

Police Officer Jobs in California

Reserve Investigator Police Recruit

Los Angeles, CA Alhambra, CA

Hospital Police Officer Deputy Sheriff

Atascadero, CA Calaveras County, CA

Police Officer I Police Officer

Chowchilla, CA Cypress, CA

Police Officer Jobs in Colorado

Police Officer Deputy Sheriff

Alamosa, CO Cheyenne County, CO

Certified and Lateral Police Officer Deputy Town Marshal

Grand Junction, CO Hugo, CO

Patrol Deputy Deputy Marshal

Kit Carson County, CO Mancos, CO

Police Officer Jobs in Florida

Police Patrol Officer Detention Officer Recruit/Lateral

Atlantic Beach, FL Alachua County, FL

Certified Detention Deputy Road Patrol Deputy Trainee

Pinellas County, FL Collier County, FL

Crimimalistics Manager Police Officer (Certified)

Venice, FL Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Police Officer Jobs in Illinois

Major Case Specialist Lateral Police Officer

Chicago, IL South Holland, IL

Police Officer Certified Part-Time Police Officer

Triton College Campton Hills, IL

River Grove, IL

Police Officer Jobs in Iowa

Police Officer Trooper 1

Denison, IA Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Deputy Sheriff Special Agent 2

Muscatine County, IA Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Police Officer Jobs in MA 

31B Military Police – Police Officer Police Officer I

Army National Guard Brandeis University

Ware, MA Waltham, MA

Campus Police Officer II Campus Police Officer I

Holyoke Community College Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Holyoke, MA Boston, MA

Police Officer Jobs in MN

Deputy Sheriff Police Officer

Waseca County Sheriff’s Office Maplewood Police Department

Waseca, MN Maplewood, MN

Lateral Police Officer Metro Transit Police

Isanti Police Department Metro Transit Police Department

Isanti, MN Minneapolis, MN

Police Patrol Officer Police Chief

Stillwater Police Department Battle Lake, MN

Stillwater, MN

Police Officer Jobs in Michigan

Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol Deputy (Certified)

Cass County, MI Jackson County, MI

Deputy Sheriff I Police Officer

Oakland County, MI Plymouth Township, MI

Police Officer Jobs in Missouri

Deputy Sheriff Detention Officer

Boone County, MO Boone County, MO

Patrolman Deputy Court Marshal

Cabool, MO Callaway County, MO

Detention Officer Jail Detention Officer

Jasper County, MO Joplin, MO

Patrol Deputy Police Officer

Jasper County, MO Marshall, MO

Police Officer Jobs in NJ

Special Law Enforcement Officer Campus Police Officer

Cherry Hill Police Department Stockton University Police Department

Cherry Hill, NJ Galloway, NJ

Auxiliary Police Officer Probationary Police Officer

Sayreville Police Auxiliary Hanover Township Police Department

Sayreville, NJ Whippany, NJ

Public Safety Telecommunicator Police Chief

Kean University Police Department Frenchtown Borough Police Department

Union, NJ Frenchtown, NJ

Police Officer Jobs in Ohio

Corrections Officer Police Officer

Delaware County, OH Gahanna, OH

Deputy Sheriff Lateral Police Officer

Greene County, OH Miamisburg, OH

Auxiliary Officer Road Patrol Deputy

Somerset, OH Wood County, O

Police Officer Jobs in PA

Deputy Sheriff Police Officer

Lehigh County, PA Mifflinburg, PA

Police Officer Recruit Director of Public Safety

Philadelphia, PA Shippensburg University

Shippensburg, PA

Police Officer Jobs in Texas

Chief of Police Detention Officer

Austin, TX Bexar County, TX

Deputy Marshal Police Chief

Carrollton, TX Collinsville, TX

Patrol Officer Campus Police Officer

Colorado City, TX Dallas, TX

Field Investigator Patrol Division Deputy

Dallas, TX Post, TX

Patrol Officer Port Police Officer

Horseshoe Bay, TX Houston, TX

Police Sergeant Deputy Sheriff Operational

Pasadena, TX Tarrant County, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the jobs of a police officer?

A police officer’s job focuses on protecting people and property. Police officers patrol designated areas, respond to calls, enforce laws, conduct arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases. They also interview suspected criminals, take statements, searching suspects, and write and submit reports in a timely manner.

Are criminal police officers allowed to take side jobs?

Police officers can take side jobs, but they have to declare it. Although, only a few do this as being police officers demands so much time.

What kinds of jobs are police qualified for after quitting?

Most police officers were in some other kind of work before they became officers. So, when a police officer quits, they may return to their earlier type of work or do something completely different. Below is a list of jobs for ex-police officers:

• College professor
• Training coordinator
• Sales Associate
• Business Owner
• Operations Manager
• Loss Prevention Specialist
• Detective
• Agent
• Fire Fighter
• Platoon Sergeant

What types of jobs are available for retired police officers?

Although retired police officers have a full pension after 30 years of police service, some officers find it boring staying at home and decide to look for jobs that suit them. Below are some available jobs for retired police officers:

• Corporate security manager
• Cybersecurity specialist
• Intelligence analyst
• Forensic accountant
• Bodyguard
• Fraud investigator
• Parole officer
• Private investigator
• Bounty hunter
• Crime scene investigator
• Commercial pilot
• Clinical psychologist
• Emergency management director
• Registered nurse
• Mediator
• Script consultant
• Service sales representative
• High school teacher
• Truck driver
• Personal trainer
• Journalist
• Firearms instructor
• Victim advocate
• Barber
• Home and pet sitter
• Dog trainer