1. PA. State Trooper

2. Nature of the Work
Maintaining regular preventative patrols and assisting motorists and other members of the public.
Conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations.
Assisting in the regulation of traffic and enforcing vehicle and traffic laws.
Maintaining public order and responding to emergencies, civil disorders and disasters.
Pursuing suspects and effecting arrests.

3. Education and Training
Specific educational requirements for state police vary by state. State police generally must possess a high school diploma, and an associates degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning at time of application.
Must usually be a state resident, have a valid drivers license and be a U.S. citizen. Police are also required to pass an oral test, and under go a medical examination, drug test and psychological evaluation. They must also complete training at the State Police Academy.

4. Other Qualifications Physically fit Constantly alert
Team working skills and being able to work independently
Sound judgment
Good problem solving skills

5. Job Outlook
The Job outlook is predicted to grow from by seven percent. The predicted number of jobs in 2020 is about 850,000.

6. Potential Earnings
The average pay when starting off is around $54,000 though after a while you can make up to almost $90,000 a year

7. Related Occupations Correctional Officer Security Guard
Probation Officer

8. Insurance Agent

9. Nature of the work Call potential clients to expand customer base.
Explain features of various policies.
Customize insurance programs to suit individual clients.
Help policy holders settle claims.

10. Education and Training
A high school diploma is a typical requirement though more then 1/3 of Insurance sales agents have bachelors degrees.
Public speaking classes will help.
Many agents have job shadowed previous agents to get on the job training.
Many states also require you to have a license and some organizations offer certifications to show agents areas of expertise

11. Other Qualifications Analytical Skills Customer service skills
A good initiative
Self confidence

12. Job Outlook
Employment of Insurance sale agents is projected to grow 22% from
The projected employment in 2020 is estimated to be around 501,000.

13. Potential Earnings
The median pay of insurance agents in 2010 was about $45,000.
Many agents are paid by commission only and the amount depends on the type of insurance sold.
The top ten percent made more then $100,000 average and the lowest ten percent made about $25,000 average.

14. Related Occupations Insurance Underwriters Sales Managers
Personal Financial Advisors

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