Learn About Security & Law Enforcement
Security and Law Enforcement is part of the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster. Careers in this cluster involve protecting people and enforcing rules.
Security & Law Enforcement Career Profile
Career Title
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
SD Projected Annual Openings
Degree Typically Acquired
Career Title
Correctional Officer and Jailer
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.
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
$36,300 - $45,200
SD Projected Annual Openings
136
Degree Typically Acquired
Career Title
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer
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Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state,
or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
$41,500 - $59,600
SD Projected Annual Openings
148
Degree Typically Acquired
Career Title
Conservation Officer
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
$43,700 - $54,300
SD Projected Annual Openings
9
Degree Typically Acquired
Career Title
Detective, Criminal Investigator, and Intelligence Analyst
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
$51,600 - $80,000
SD Projected Annual Openings
16
Degree Typically Acquired
Career Title
Police Captain and Sheriff
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Mid-Range Annual Salary in SD
$62,800 - $97,200
SD Projected Annual Openings
11
Degree Typically Acquired
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