Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers




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Automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 5% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph(s) are included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers' job openings is expected to rise 3.1% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers' was $65,790, or $31 per hour
'Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers' were paid 42.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 655,890 people employed as 'Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers' within the United States.
This represents around 0.44% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 225 people are employed as 'Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers'.
Job description
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
SOC Code: 33-3051.00
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Comments
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Yes, we need AI-controlled robotic cops immediately. Many lives will be saved.
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