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How much does a Police Officer make in Vermont? The average Police Officer salary in Vermont is $62,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,700 and $68,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Officer Salary $54,967 VT March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary $58,700 VT March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary $62,800 VT March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary $68,300 VT March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Officer Salary $73,307 VT March 26, 2024
25% $58,700 10% $54,967 90% $73,307 75% $68,300 $62,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police Officer is responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Being a Police Officer typically reports to a Police Sergeant. Requires an associate's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Working as a Police Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Police Officer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Barre, VT Avg. Salary $63,168 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $64,767 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $63,744 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $63,744 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $63,168 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $63,168 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $63,168 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $64,639 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $65,534 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $63,168 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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