What they do...

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cornell University; Ithaca College; TC3; Ithaca Mall

Median Salary...

$28,490

Required Education...

High School Diploma; May Require Associate's Degree

What they do...

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, State, or Federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca Police Department

Median Salary...

$61,380

Required Education...

High School Diploma; May Require Associate's Degree, vocational training