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Law Enforcement Officer and Truck Driver Careers Comparison Guide

Explore the nature of work, education requirements, qualifications, job outlook, earnings potential, and related occupations for law enforcement officers and truck drivers.

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Law Enforcement Officer and Truck Driver Careers Comparison Guide

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  1. 11th Grade Graduation Project Dylan Zimmerman

  2. Occupation Research

  3. Nature Of Work • Enforce laws • Respond to calls for service • Patrol assigned areas • Conduct traffic stops and issue citations • Arrest suspects

  4. Education And Training • High school education • Some may require a bachelor's degree or higher • You have to go through a training program that tests your physical and mental capability • You have to be 21 years old • You also have to pass a written exam

  5. Other Qualifications • You will have to pass a drug test • You will go through a series of interviews • You must be a U.S. citizen • If you go on to get a higher up position, you will need to have more education that just high school • If you want to go to the FBI you will need three years of being a state police officer

  6. Job Outlook/Future Prospects • Employment is expected to grow 7% between 2010 and 2020, this is slower than most other occupations • There is always going to be a need for state police officers • Most departments have a high turnover rate • The government determines that amount of jobs within the state police • Most state and federal jobs are competitive

  7. Potential Earnings • Average for 2010 was $55,010 • The highest 10% in 2010 made $88,870

  8. Related Occupations • Town police officer • Fire fighter • Armed services

  9. Occupation

  10. Nature Of Work • Load and unload cargo • Drive long distances • Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road • Follow all applicable traffic laws • Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find

  11. Education and Training • Need a high school diploma or GED • Need a CDL license • Class B license for dump trucks and class A license for tractor trailers • Must have 2 years experience • Must pass a Physical from a doctor

  12. Other Qualifacations • Need good hearing • No medical conditions • Must pass a vision test • Some truck drivers need the HAZMAT certification • If you get caught with a blood alcohol leave that is higher than .02 at any time while drive in you truck or regular vehicle, your CDL license will be taken away

  13. Job Outlook/Future Prospect • The demand for goods will increase, and more truck drivers will be needed to keep supply moving. • Trucks transport most of the freight in the United States, • As households and businesses increase their spending, the trucking industry will grow. • (GPS) technology and better routing can make trucks more productive, limiting the need for more drivers. • Fuel prices will rise, some companies may switch their shipping to rail to lower costs.

  14. Potential Earnings • Median pay in 2010 was $37,770 • Top highest paid was $57,480

  15. Related Occupations • Air plane pilot • Dump truck driver • Bus driver

  16. REFERENCES • http://www.bls.gov/OCO/

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