Benefits of Becoming a Police Officer
Aside from being able to serve and protect the community, becoming a police officer may be more rewarding
than you think, financially speaking. Depending on the state, county, and length of time working as a
police officer, some salaries can reach the six-figure mark ($100,000+/year). Take a look at some of the many benefits of
becoming an officer of the law:
- Decent salary pay while attending the police academy
- Starting salary range of $25-80k per year, depending on location
- Excellent medical & dental coverage
- Potential 4 day work week
- 80-180 hours of paid vacation annually
- Up to 96 hours of paid sick leave annually
- Almost full salary pension with 30 years of service + annual cost of living increase
- Off-duty employment [which may pay more]
- Bonus for being bilingual
- Potential earlier retirement for military personnel
- Holiday bonus pay
- Carry a gun almost anywhere you go