Oceanside Police Department
Detective
Meet Paul Theriot, a detective with the Oceanside Police Department. It is a rewarding job for those that are good listeners, who can apply critical thinking skills and enjoy an environment in which they must continually learn. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$93,000 - $140,0000/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Warm
This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Public Safety
The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs act as the bridge between political decisions and citizen services.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Miramar Colleg
Palomar College
Police Academy
CSU San Marcos
Police Academy
San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions