S.W.A.T  Special Weapons and Tactics

Duties and Responsibilities:

SWAT and team personnel carry out dangerous missions such as rescuing hostages, serving arrest warrants under fire, deterring terrorist attacks and subduing criminals who are armed beyond the capacity of regular police officers. Unlike the investigative branch of law enforcement, SWAT teams are focused on tactical solutions to safely resolve critical incidents.

Salary:

$30 - $45 per hour, $5,586 - $8,378 per month, $67,027 - $100,541 per year

Education:

High school diploma; graduation from police academy, 3 years of law enforcement or military experience

Demand for this profession:

Physically fit, strong stamina and strength, good judgment, ability to multi-task and strong perceptiveness; basic computer skills, firearms training, self-defense skills, first aid

• High-risk warrant entries
• Non-violent apprehension of armed and barricaded suspects
• Protection of visiting dignitaries from snipers
• Rescue missions involving hostages, officers and citizens captured or endangered by gunfire
• Counterterrorist operations

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be one. I watched Criminal minds and see the SWAT team go and defend. I feel like i could become one. It will take some time to be in the SWAt since i'm going to start off as a police officer.