Police patrol officers work to protect lives and property by controlling crowds, events, and arresting those who break the law. They work outdoors either on foot or in vehicles in assigned areas, typically working eight-hour shifts around the clock with some overtime. The average annual salary for a police patrol officer is around $69,250, which is an hourly wage of approximately $33.30.

2. Control crowds and events.

4. Most officers work in eight-hour shifts around the clock, though overtime is not uncommon.

5. How much do they earn?

7. Hourly 33.3

8. Annual salery69.250