The Career of a Police Officer

Why I want to be a police officerI want to become a cop because it sounds

interesting and fun, and my dad and grandpa are both cops.

Another reason is because I want to feel like a hero and save people and help them from danger.

I want to become a cop so I can have fun like my dad said its always fun but you have to be careful.

What They DoPolice officers do search warrants when they

break into the bad persons house to catch him or her, and to find the guns and drugs they have.

They also have to do paperwork in their office and search on the internet about what they are doing.

They also get calls from the lady who answers the 911 calls and they have to report to that certain place

Working ConditionsFor a cop that gives out tickets his working

condition is sitting in the car all day.It depends what kind of cop you are to be in a

certain working conditionIf you are a sergeant you pretty much sit in

your office all day and do paperwork.

Education and trainingTo become a police officer you have to go

through the academy.To become a cop you should get your masters

degree in criminal justice.From here you will start low like in the jails

and then get promoted up and get more money.

SalaryPolice officers get paid about thirty to forty

dollars an hour.For a year they get paid about 47,00o per

year.And if they work overtime they get even more

money than usual.

Related jobsA related job is like a c-a and that is a person

who watch the criminals in the jails.Another related job is a fireman because they

work together and both help the city.The Fbi and the Swat team are both part of

being a police officer

Is it difficultYes, I think it is difficult because you have to

run and chase people that broke the law and solve cases and other difficult things.

And for some cops its difficult because sometimes if there was a murder cops might have to come in to the station and solve everything that happened.

Another thing you have to do is go to court and tell the judge what happened.

Is this job funI think it would be fun because you get to

know lots of people and have opportunities to do interesting activities.

Another reason is because you feel like a hero and someone who does things for others.

You also get to knock down peoples doors sometimes I think that would be fun and that is why it would be fun to become a cop.