State Map for
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Looking to move? Some states have more opportunities for this type of work than others.
Orange states have an above average share of this career in their workforce.
Blue states have a below average share of this career in their workforce.
For detailed state-by-state info, see employment and wages
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National Outlook
Nationwide, new job opportunities for police and sheriff's patrol officers are very likely in the future.