Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, State, or Federal laws and ordinances.
SOC 33-3051
AI exposure: 8/100
shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 8 | $74,910 | +3% | 665,300 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Problem Solving
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers role. Its 8/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 8/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $74,910 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $73,780 | +5% | 73,200 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 8 | $77,030 | +9% | 207,100 |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 8 | $78,740 | +8% | 30,400 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $78,780 | +5% | 11,900 |
| Funeral Home Managers | 8 | $79,400 | +3% | 10,100 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $79,540 | +5% | 42,600 |
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