Also called: Mounted Patrol Officer
Patrols on horseback, especially at crowds, parades, and parks.
Mounted officers ride through downtown crowds after games and concerts, where a person on a horse can see far and be seen easily. They care for and train their horses daily. Big cities like New York still have mounted units.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Police academy plus several years as a patrol officer, then selection and specialized training. Equestrian training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Equine Science.
Growing slowly. Few units nationwide.
Low risk for 10 years. Cameras help watch crowds; riding and handling a horse among thousands of people stays human.
Classes: Animal science / FFA, PE / fitness, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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