Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

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Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
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Hazmat Removal Workers

identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
$49170

911 Operators

operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.
$45800

Transportation Security Screeners

conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.
$44920

Parking Enforcement Workers

patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
$44870

Animal Control Workers

handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
$40680

Emergency Medical Technicians

assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
$40370

Security Managers

direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.
$39910

Loss Prevention Associates

implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.
$39910

Loss Prevention Managers

plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
$39910

Gaming Surveillance Officers

observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.
$39910

Security Guards

guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
$34360

Crossing Guards

guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
$34220

Lifeguards

monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
$27050
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