[Core] [129% incumbents] Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  DWAs: Apprehend criminal suspects.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  DWAs: Maintain public order or security. | Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  DWAs: Prepare investigation or incident reports.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  DWAs: Administer first aid.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
  DWAs: Investigate accidents to determine causes.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  DWAs: Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
  DWAs: Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
  DWAs: Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
  DWAs: Interview people to gather information about criminal activities. | Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  DWAs: Determine operational procedures.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
  DWAs: Patrol properties to maintain safety. | Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
  DWAs: Direct vehicle traffic.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  DWAs: Investigate accidents to determine causes.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
  DWAs: Inform the public about policies, services or procedures. | Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Provide road information to assist motorists.
  DWAs: Assist motorists or pedestrians.

[Supplemental] [127% incumbents] Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
  DWAs: Record information about suspects or criminals. | Maintain operational records.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  DWAs: Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
  DWAs: Apprehend criminal suspects.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorneys' offices, or medical facilities.
  DWAs: Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid.
  DWAs: Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Serve statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses, orders to pay alimony, and other court orders.
  DWAs: Serve court ordered documents.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Locate and confiscate real or personal property, as directed by court order.
  DWAs: Locate suspicious objects or vehicles. | Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Conduct community programs for all ages concerning topics such as drugs and violence.
  DWAs: Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Present social services program information to the public.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Supervise law enforcement staff, such as jail staff, officers, and deputy sheriffs.
  DWAs: Direct law enforcement activities.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Question individuals entering secured areas to determine their business, directing and rerouting individuals as necessary.
  DWAs: Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals. | Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
  DWAs: Patrol properties to maintain safety.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Patrol and guard courthouses, grand jury rooms, or assigned areas to provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators.
  DWAs: Patrol properties to maintain safety. | Guard facilities.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Place people in protective custody.
  DWAs: Detain suspects or witnesses.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.83 lvl:5.46) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:4.82 lvl:5.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:4.26 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:4.09 lvl:5.30) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.98 lvl:5.86) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.76 lvl:4.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:3.48 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administration and Management (imp:3.47 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.43 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:3.30 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:3.10 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:3.04 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.01 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.97 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.79 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Foreign Language (imp:2.16 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Chemistry (imp:2.11 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.09 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.08 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.07 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mechanical (imp:1.85 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.84 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:1.70 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:1.68 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.67 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.56 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.33 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.50 lvl:4.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Response Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Sound Localization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.77 lvl:5.89) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Getting Information (imp:4.67 lvl:4.82) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.67 lvl:5.93) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.56 lvl:5.71) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.52 lvl:5.28) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.47 lvl:4.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.46 lvl:3.90) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.44 lvl:4.72) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.34 lvl:5.06) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.32 lvl:5.78) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.26 lvl:5.42) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.19 lvl:5.31) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.10 lvl:5.16) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.09 lvl:4.80) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.04 lvl:4.65) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.81) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.85 lvl:4.74) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.79 lvl:4.89) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.76 lvl:4.91) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.70 lvl:4.15) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.68 lvl:3.36) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.67 lvl:4.28) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.66 lvl:4.43) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.66 lvl:4.08) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.59 lvl:3.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.56 lvl:4.11) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.43 lvl:3.73) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.43 lvl:3.80) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.10) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.35 lvl:3.94) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.32 lvl:3.86) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.67) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.03 lvl:3.77) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.84 lvl:3.23) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:2.99) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.60 lvl:2.78) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.57) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.43 lvl:2.09) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.39 lvl:2.17) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.01 lvl:1.54) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.20) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.19) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.66) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:1.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:1.40) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 670,520
  annual_median    : $76,210
  annual_pct10     : $47,510
  annual_pct25     : $59,290
  annual_pct75     : $97,600
  annual_pct90     : $115,120
  annual_mean      : $79,200
  hourly_median    : $36.64

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($118,880)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($45,510)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.612x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  642,460  median: $  76,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   24,080  median: $  62,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    3,210  median: $  65,640
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      370  median: $  83,620

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  642,460  median: $  76,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   24,080  median: $  62,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    3,210  median: $  65,640
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      370  median: $  83,620

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:59:23.515265Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Sheriffs in the United States (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheriffs_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q2278288
  Extract: Sheriffs in the United States are the chiefs of law enforcement of a county. A sheriff is usually either elected by the populace or appointed by an elected body.

  Title: Police ranks of the United States (similarity: 0.4638)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_ranks_of_the_United_States
  QID: Q3207969
  Extract: The United States police-rank model is generally quasi-military in structure. A uniform system of insignia based on that of the US Military Police is used to help identify an officer's seniority.

  Title: Police uniforms in the United States (similarity: 0.4167)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_uniforms_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q16147802
  Extract: Police uniforms in the United States vary widely due to the nation's tradition of highly decentralized law enforcement. Over time, however, a number of general conventions and styles have become representative of American police fashion. Police officers wear uniforms to establish a visible presence 

  Title: California Highway Patrol (similarity: 0.3607)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Highway_Patrol
  QID: Q2249117
  Extract: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is the principal state police agency for the U.S. state of California. The CHP has primary jurisdiction, including patrol and investigations, over all California freeways and state property. Additionally, the CHP is responsible for the enforcement of all laws regu

  Title: Deputy (similarity: 0.0952)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy
  QID: Q3250324
  Extract: The title of deputy often refers to a person given authorization to act on behalf of a higher-ranking individual in case of absences or vacancies, the title itself is oftentimes accompanied by the title or rank of their superior as is the case in 'Deputy Commissioner'. Deputies are associated with p

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data with detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge areas. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence, and education distribution clearly shows entry requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:37:44.067585+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,685
tokens_output        : 4,039
cost_usd             : $0.044181
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Police officer' was identified as the closest candidate. Related entries on sheriff systems and police ranks provide relevant context for understanding the broader law enforcement structure.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers are law enforcement professionals who maintain public safety by patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies. They perform diverse duties including traffic enforcement, criminal apprehension, accident investigation, and community protection. These officers serve as the primary point of contact between law enforcement agencies and the public, requiring strong communication skills and sound judgment.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves patrolling designated areas while monitoring for suspicious activities, traffic violations, and safety hazards. Officers respond to emergency calls, conduct traffic stops, and investigate accidents or crime scenes by photographing evidence and interviewing witnesses. They document incidents through detailed report writing and relay information to dispatchers and other personnel. Throughout their shift, they provide first aid to accident victims, resolve conflicts between citizens, and may pursue and arrest criminal suspects when necessary.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as these work styles are critically important for public safety. They possess strong realistic and conventional traits, enjoying structured work environments with clear procedures while being comfortable with physical demands. Successful officers combine high integrity with excellent communication skills, able to de-escalate tense situations through active listening and persuasion. They thrive under pressure, maintaining self-control and cautiousness while making quick decisions that affect public safety.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (40.4% of officers) or post-secondary certificate training (21.3%), often from police academies or criminal justice programs. Many departments require completion of state-certified law enforcement training programs lasting several months. New officers usually undergo extensive field training with experienced partners before working independently, and many departments prefer candidates with some college education or military experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to specialized units such as detective work, supervisory roles like First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, or specialized enforcement areas like transit police. Officers may advance to investigative positions, administrative roles within law enforcement agencies, or transition to federal law enforcement. Some pursue additional education to move into probation services, correctional management, or private security leadership roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 670,520 employed nationally and a median annual wage of $76,210 (BLS OEWS May 2025), this represents a substantial employment sector with significant geographic wage variation. California offers the highest compensation at $118,880 annually, while Puerto Rico shows the lowest at $45,510, creating a 2.61x wage ratio across regions. The vast majority (95.8%) work in government sectors, with smaller numbers in educational institutions and healthcare settings. Employment opportunities exist nationwide, though compensation and working conditions vary significantly by jurisdiction and local funding levels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Law enforcement patrol work has low automation risk due to its heavy reliance on human judgment, conflict resolution, and community interaction activities. While technology assists with documentation, communication, and vehicle monitoring, the core work activities of performing for the public, resolving conflicts, and making complex decisions in unpredictable situations require human intelligence and interpersonal skills. Technology may enhance officer capabilities through improved communication tools and data analysis, but cannot replace the need for human officers in direct public safety roles.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in Public Safety and Security knowledge (4.8) and criminal investigation skills, with detectives representing a specialized advancement path.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge importance 4.8
    data: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events work activity importance 4.5
    data: Investigation tasks overlap
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct supervisory advancement requiring same foundational knowledge in Law and Government (4.8 importance) and Public Safety (4.8 importance).
    data: Law and Government knowledge 4.8 importance
    data: Administration and Management knowledge 3.5
    data: Same job zone 3
  [skill_overlap] Transit and Railroad Police (33-3052.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Identical core skills in Active Listening (3.9 importance) and Speaking (3.9 importance) with specialized application to transportation settings.
    data: Active Listening importance 3.9
    data: Speaking importance 3.9
    data: Public Safety knowledge overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (21-1092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared Psychology knowledge (4.1 importance) and Customer Service orientation (4.0 importance) for working with offenders and community members.
    data: Psychology knowledge importance 4.1
    data: Customer and Personal Service 4.0
    data: Working with public activity 4.8
  [riasec_cluster] Correctional Officers and Jailers (33-3012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit realistic-conventional personality patterns suitable for structured law enforcement environments with clear procedures.
    data: Realistic orientation R:5.36
    data: Conventional orientation C:4.35
    data: Public Safety knowledge overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['police officer', 'patrol officer', 'sheriff deputy', 'law enforcement', 'patrol car', 'traffic stop', 'criminal apprehension', 'public safety']
  exclude_keywords : ['detective', 'supervisor', 'transit police', 'federal agent', 'security guard']
  title_patterns   : ['Police Officer', 'Patrol Officer', "Sheriff's Deputy", 'Deputy Sheriff', 'Patrol Deputy']
  common_variations: ['patrol officer', 'police patrol', 'sheriff patrol', 'deputy sheriff', 'street cop', 'beat cop', 'patrol deputy', 'uniformed officer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'activities', 'public', 'principles', 'law', 'enforcement', 'patrol', 'control', 'objects', 'police', 'safety', 'procedures', 'includes', 'officers', 'problems', 'ideas', 'body', 'criminal']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  23  0.00792  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 18  0.00619  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:22%  inference:17%
public                     16  0.00551  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
principles                 16  0.00551  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
law                        15  0.00516  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:20%  wikipedia:20%
enforcement                15  0.00516  inference            inference:60%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:7%
patrol                     13  0.00447  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  dwas:23%  wikipedia:23%
control                    13  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
police                     13  0.00447  wikipedia            wikipedia:54%  inference:46%
safety                     12  0.00413  inference            inference:42%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:17%
procedures                 12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
officers                   11  0.00379  inference            inference:73%  wikipedia:18%  onet_tasks:9%
problems                   11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
ideas                      11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
criminal                   10  0.00344  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:30%  inference:30%
traffic                    10  0.00344  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  inference:30%  dwas:10%
services                   10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
human                      10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
resources                  10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
investigate                 9  0.00310  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:11%
actions                     9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
performing                  9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
appropriate                 8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
problem                     8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%