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Sheriff Salary
Estimated provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statisitcs indicate that on average sheriffs receive a annual salary of about $50,000, give or take. Sheriffs in the top 10th percentile of all sheriffs nationwide can make over $75,000 annually. Sheriffs in different regions earn different salaries. For example, a sheriff living in area where people have higher incomes usually earn more than sheriffs living in regions where people earn lower incomes. Since many sheriffs seek jobs in regions where people earn more, candidates for the sheriff position need to take actions to help themselves stand out from competing job candidates. Earning a bachelor or masters degree in a relavant field of criminal justice is a good way for any officer aspiring to become a sheriff to stand out from the pack.
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Benefits of Law Enforcement Careers
Law enforcement careers differ and job requirements vary at the local, state, and federal levels. When selecting a job in law enforcement you must keep this in mind... more »
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Law Enforcement Professional Qualities
What makes a good law enforcement professional? Some of the more obvious qualities include strength, honesty, and the ability to remain calm under pressure... more »
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Local, State, and Federal Careers
Law enforcement careers include regular salary increases, on-the-job training, good benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, and much, much more... more »
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 United States Marshal
The U.S. Marshal Service is the law enforcement arm of the United States federal court system, and consequently, is involved in almost every federal law enforcement initiative.
Salary: $35k - $100k+
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent
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 Homeland Security Agent
Homeland Security agents have jobs of vast responsibility. They are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation and security our country's borders.
Salary: $38k - $60k+
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent
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 Crime Scene Investigator
Crime scene investigators supervise, evaluate, investigate and analyze complex crime scenes where invasions, sexual assaults, murders, armed robberies, and burglaries have occurred.
Salary: $38k - $99k
Education:GED/College Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent
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