Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
Careers and Earning Potential
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study. The fields below are a sampling. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
median annual salary
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Patrol an assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime and arrest violators.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Career Resources
Local Jobs
State of Michigan
- Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
- Michigan State Police (MSP)
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)