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Careers in Law & Public Safety

 
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, & Hearing Officers  

Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters and prepare decisions. Determine penalties or the existence and the amount of liability, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims, or compromise settlements.

 
Animal Control Workers  

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

 
Bailiffs  

Maintain order in courts of law.

 
Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, & Jailers  



 
Child Support, Missing Persons, & Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigators  



 
Correctional Officers & Jailers  

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

 
Court Clerks  

Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.

 
Court Reporters  

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

 
Criminal Investigators & Special Agents  

Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

 
Crossing Guards  

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

 
Detectives & Criminal Investigators  

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

 
Fire Fighters  

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.

 
Fire Inspectors  

Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

 
Fire Inspectors  



 
Fire Inspectors & Investigators  

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and State laws. Investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

 
Fire Investigators  

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

 
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers  

Supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

 
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting & Prevention Workers  

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.

 
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police & Detectives  

Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

 
First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other  



 
Fish & Game Wardens  

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

 
Forest Fire Fighters  

Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

 
Forest Fire Fighting & Prevention Supervisors  

Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

 
Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention Specialists  

Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions.

 
Gaming Surveillance Officers & Gaming Investigators  

Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. Observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. May utilize one-way mirrors above the casino floor, cashier's cage, and from desk. Use of audio/video equipment is also common to observe operation of the bu...

 
Highway Patrol Pilots  



 
Immigration & Customs Inspectors  

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

 
Judges, Magistrate Judges, & Magistrates  

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies.

 
Judges, Magistrates, & Other Judicial Workers  



 
Law Clerks  

Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court.

 
Lawyers  

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

 
Legal Support Workers, All Other  



 
Lifeguards & Other Protective Service Workers  



 
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers  

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

 
Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers  



 
Municipal Fire Fighters  

Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

 
Municipal Fire Fighting & Prevention Supervisors  

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

 
Paralegals & Legal Assistants  

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

 
Parking Enforcement Workers  

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or section of city to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

 
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers  

Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties: patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

 
Police Detectives  

Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

 
Police Identification & Records Officers  

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

 
Police Patrol Officers  

Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.

 
Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers  

Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.

 
Private Detectives & Investigators  

Detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment, or seek, examine, and compile information for client.

 
Protective Service Workers, All Other  



 
Radio Operators  

Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

 
Security Guards  

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

 
Security Guards & Gaming Surveillance Officers  



 
Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs  

Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

 
Transit & Railroad Police  

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

 

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