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Career Ladder
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An entry-level police officer, detective or special agent can advance in her career and earn higher wages as she gains more on-the-job experience and/or additional training. Below is a sample career path that an entry-level police officer, detective or special agent can take to advance in her job (listed from experienced to novice). See the Training section to learn how you can advance in your job.
Police Officer

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  • Police Officer
  • Corporal
  • Sergeant
  • Lieutenant
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    Advance to Here  
  • Captain

    • Detective

    Start Here  
  • Police Officer
  • Homicide Detective
  • Sergeant Detective
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    Advance to Here  
  • Homicide or sergeant detective

    • < Police Officer Table of Contents   Next Topic: Earnings >

    Data Sources:
    • U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
    • International Union of Police Associations
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • United States Marshal Service
    • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
    • Women working in or training for nontraditional job and industry employers

     
     
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