Apply for Law Enforcement Jobs in Washington DC

We've complied information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help you get a better idea of employment in Law Enforcement in Washington DC.

Police and Detectives

• Police work can be dangerous and stressful.

• Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree or higher.

• Job opportunities in most local police departments will be excellent for qualified individuals, while competition is expected for jobs in State and Federal agencies.

• Applicants with college training in police science or military police experience will have the best opportunities.

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

• State and local governments employ most of these workers.

• A bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field usually is required.

  growth, which is projected to be as fast as the average, depends on government funding.

• Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.

Correctional Officers

• The work can be stressful and hazardous.

• Most correctional officers are employed in State and local government prisons and jails.

• Job opportunities are expected to be excellent.

Private Detectives and Investigators

• Work hours are often irregular, and the work can be dangerous.

• About 30 percent are self-employed.

• Applicants typically have related experience in areas such as law enforcement, insurance, the military, or government investigative or intelligence jobs.

• Keen competition is expected for most jobs despite faster-than-average employment growth.