How much do they earn and what does it take to be a police officer in the United States?

Working as a police officer is the dream of many people, but doing so in the United States might seem like a movie experienceas we have seen in films where these security agents operate as defenders and heroes for society.

The police officers in the United States They usually have very good benefits, so the question arises as to how much money they earn and what it takes to enter the department and work.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary of police officers in 2022, was 69,160 dollars per year, that is, more than 1 million Mexican pesos.

It should be noted that the positions that receive the best salaries are detectives and investigators, with 86,280 dollars annually, almost 1 and a half million Mexican pesos.

If you are interested, you should know that a police officer You have to meet a series of requirements to make an application, as well as successfully overcome some challenges, being the following:

• Be between 21 and 39 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license issued by the United States
• Be a US citizen
• Take a physical fitness exam that will check your hearing, vision, cardiovascular endurance, and ability to use controlled force.
• Passage of a written exam where knowledge of the laws and regulations of the country will be determined
• Diploma in secondary education or General Education Diploma
• Not have a criminal record
• Not have addictions

I have a degree in Communication Sciences from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), with a specialization in Organizational Communication. From an early age I have felt a deep passion for journalism and radio, which led me to do my professional internship at the Culiacán City Council, where I had the privilege of writing and recording notes for a radio newscast. Currently, I am part of the team of journalists at the debate.com.mx news portal, where I work as a specialized editor in the migration and travel section. My work focuses especially on reporting on procedures related to obtaining American visas, residence in the United States and the Mexican passport. In addition, I share information about tourist destinations in Mexico and the world, as well as travel tips that cover airlines such as Aeroméxico, Volaris, Mexicana de Aviación and Viva Aerobús. I also have an extensive history writing about entertainment news and controversies in Mexico, America and the United Kingdom, as I emphasized the British royal family, particularly Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and wife of Prince William, the next king of England. Likewise, I have dedicated myself to writing police topics, since I have an affinity for addressing sensitive topics with a human approach. Today I complement my professional training as a Law Degree student at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa.

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