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JUDICIAL/LAW ENFORCEMENT DESCRIPTION A police officer's job is to protect life and property. They are empowered to enforce all laws of the state in which they serve. WORK CONDITIONS Usually a forty-hour work week with paid overtime. Shift work is the norm with evenings, holidays and weekends included. Physical harm is a possible hazard of the job. TRAITS COMMON TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS 1. Command of the English Language Both Spoken and Written 2. Good Long Term Memory 3. Honesty and Integrity 4. Physically fit 5. Good Eyesight and Hearing 6. Intellectual ability to comprehend the legal complexities. 7. Authoritative and responsible JOB OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2005 This occupation is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations as the need for security in our communities and homes increases. TEXT FOR THIS COURSE IS WRITTEN ON A 12th GRADE LEVEL |