The public depends on law enforcement officers to protect the lives and property of civilians. Whether you’re working at the federal level for the FBI or CIA, or the state level as SWAT or as a detective, law enforcement officers serve as the first and last line of defense against any criminal action. Help keep the streets safe by putting the bad guys behind bars.

Law enforcement jobs offer highly competitive salaries, action and the reward of serving your community. Here’s a list of PoliceOne’s top dream jobs – with a job description, average salary, education requirements and growth outlook for each position.

• FBI

• SWAT Operator

• CSI

• Detective

• Patrol Officer