Police Officer
Interview with a Professional
Karina Craycraft, Police Officer with the Ottumwa Police Department, opens up about working in law enforcement.
The Details
Salary in Iowa
Income Range:
$58,000 - $75,000
Median Income
$64,000
Education Required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Note: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will have to go through an assessment process which consists of written and physical tests and an interview.
Opportunities in Iowa
Opportunities are available across municipal departments, county sheriff offices, and the Iowa Department of Safety.
The police department is accepting applications for police officers in Ottumwa, IA!
Alternative Careers
1
Correctional Officers
Median Income
$65,380
Education / Certificates
High School Diploma or equilavent
2
Firefighters
Median Income
$58,000
Education / Certificates
High School Diploma or equilavent
3
Detectives
Median Income
$93,580
Education / Certificates
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Resources
Career One Stop is a website sponsored by the US Dept of Labor. It provides information on careers and educational requirements.
Indian Hills Community College - Criminal Justice
IHCC is a community college in Southeast Iowa offer two criminal justice programs:
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