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Criminal Justice Careers - Evansville: Law Enforcement

This guide will help you find information about careers in criminal justice.

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Private detectives and investigators perform computer searches when researching a crime or conducting a background check.
 
Quick Facts: Private Detectives and Investigators
2015 Median Pay $45,600 per year $21.93 per hour
Entry-Level Education Some college, no degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation 1 to 5 years
On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2014 34,900
Job Outlook, 2014-24 5% (As ast as average)
Employment Change, 2014-24 1,800

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Police officers enforce laws to protect people and their property.
Quick Facts: Police and Detectives
2014 Median Pay $60,270 per year $28.97 per hour
Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation See How to Become One
On-the-job Training See How to Become One
Number of Jobs, 2014 806,400
Job Outlook, 2014-24 4% (Slower than average)

Employment Change, 2014-24

33,100

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