Public Services - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

  • Where can I go with Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security?

    HS Diploma/On-the-Job Training

    Animal Caretaker, Corrections Officer, Dispatcher, Firefighter, Police Officer, Private Security

    Jr/Tech/Community College or Apprenticeship

    Case Worker, Corrections Officer, Firefighter, Juvenile Facility Officer, Park Ranger, Probation Officer

    Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, Doctorate

    FBI/CIA/DEA/Federal Agent, Lawyer, District Attorney, Fire Chief, Game Warden, Inspector/Compliance Officer, Police Chief

  • How can I gain experience?

    School Activities
    National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring/Counseling, Speech Contest, Student Government, Debate, Academic Decathlon

    Community Activities
    Babysitting, Explorers, Hospital Candy Stripers, Community Service Volunteers, Red Cross Volunteer, Volunteer Fire Fighter, Teen Court Volunteer

    College Majors

    Court Reporting, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Pre-law Studies, Criminology

Related High School Courses - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

    • Court Systems and Practices
    • Principles of Law 1-2
    • Law Enforcement 1-2
    • Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    • Forensic Science
    • Firefighter 1-2

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    The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster is perfect for the individual that would like to protect and serve the public. Many media outlets have dramatized this career as one that is full of danger and excitement. Although these types of situations occur on occasion, most individuals involved in this area crave peace and quiet. As homeland security has become more of a concern, demand for people to protect sites such as skyscrapers, seaports, airports, reservoirs, nuclear power plants, and military bases skyrocketed. Ultimately, courses in this career cluster prepare you to keep people and property safe. If you have a calling to serve others, can keep a cool head under pressure, and love the law, then a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security might be the right decision for you.

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