SOC 33-3051
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ38/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ666,990
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$76K
$48K โ $115K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค60/100
High exposure
๐ก Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers face a risk score of 38/100 โ 6 points below the national average of 44. With 60/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $76K ($30K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone-based perimeter monitoring and response are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 666,990 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in community relationship-building and trust development and physical apprehension and emergency response to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Drone-based perimeter monitoring and response
Automated access control and identity verification
Predictive policing and crime analytics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Community relationship-building and trust development
Physical apprehension and emergency response
De-escalation of volatile interpersonal confrontations
Split-second judgment in life-threatening situations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
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.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Helpdesk or call center software
Office suite software
Map creation software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 69% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 67% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 59% |