Will AI replace Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary?AI replacement risk 54% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$76,590
25th–75th pct. $60,020–$100,870
Top pay (est.)
$182,300
Top 10% $140,240
Pay in 5 years
$87,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$100,500est.
$86,400–$116,700
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.5%
1,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary? AI replacement risk

54%
Moderate
Ranked #573 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Speaking
4.9
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Active Listening
4.8
Writing
4.5
Critical Thinking
4.1
Instructing
4.1
Active Learning
4.0
Learning Strategies
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.7
English Language
5.5
Public Safety and Security
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.9
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Law and Government
4.6
Psychology
4.5
Administrative
4.2

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkTraining and Teaching OthersThinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
39%
Doctoral degree
26%
Post-secondary certificate
11%
Post-master's certificate
9%
Associate's degree
8%
Bachelor's degree
4%
Professional degree
2%
High school diploma
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
48%
1–2 years
23%
Up to 1 month
18%
6–12 months
5%
1–3 months
3%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
39%
4–6 years
23%
1–2 years
16%
Over 10 years
9%
8–10 years
4%
1–3 months
2%
Up to 1 month
2%
None
2%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.