Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 5,945 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 49% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
AI could do much of this on its own
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of experience, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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