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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

If you're into making a real difference, a law, public safety, corrections or security career may be in your future. Opportunities include protecting communities, enforcing laws and managing emergencies. Whether you want to be a lawyer, first responder or work in security, these roles focus on serving and safeguarding the public.

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Career Pathways
  • Correctional Services
  • Emergency and Fire Management Services
  • Law Enforcement Services
  • Legal Services
  • Security and Protective Services

Common Majors To Study

  • Peace Studies
  • Dispute and Conflict Resolution
  • Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
  • Corrections
  • Psychology
  • Cyber Forensics
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology
  • Disaster Management

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

Now’s your chance to explore some of the most popular and sought-after roles in the law, public safety, corrections and security industry.

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

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Median Salary

64,940

Job Outlook

+14%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

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Median Salary

71,540

Job Outlook

+6%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Emergency Medical Technicians

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Median Salary

38,930

Job Outlook

+6%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Paramedics

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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Median Salary

53,180

Job Outlook

+6%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

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Median Salary

74,160

Job Outlook

+6%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

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Median Salary

54,080

Job Outlook

+6%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Lawyers

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

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Median Salary

145,760

Job Outlook

+5%
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Private Detectives and Investigators

Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

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Median Salary

49,540

Job Outlook

+5%
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Military Jobs in Action

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Sonny Gomez
Lieutenant | Coast Guard
Marine Investigator
As a marine investigator, Sonny knows boats and waterways inside and out. But that’s only half her story. The other half unfolds on land in the courtroom, leading investigations and digging into maritime law.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Court Reporters

In the Military, court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings. They record the proceedings and prepare or supervise preparation and assembly of typewritten, summarized, or verbatim transcripts. Court reporters review records of proceedings for administrative completeness and technical accuracy.

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Corrections Caseworkers

Corrections caseworkers provide individual and group counseling and assist prisoners in achieving successful transition back to military life. They perform initial and weekly reviews and assist in prisoner evaluation. They monitor and report significant behavioral changes and participate in treatment, clemency, parole, and work assignments. They also review and apply policies and directives, and support communication between unit and confined personnel.

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Median Salary

138,444

Workforce Count

326
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Lawyers

A military lawyer's job is similar to a civilian lawyer in their duties with the distinction of representing clientele under the jurisdiction of military courts and law. Military lawyers provide legal advice and services on a wide variety of issues including international law, operations law, and environmental law, as well as military and civilian personnel issues. From trial preparation to post-trial actions, lawyers provide important legal counsel every step of the way.

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Median Salary

114,196

Workforce Count

2,878
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Field / Combat Medics

Field/combat medics are trained to provide medical care in an operational or combat environment. They provide frontline trauma and medical care to deployed personnel. They care for those suffering from disease as well as those injured in combat. In addition to being prepared to work in combat, these health professionals are often trained in health concerns related to specific conditions, such as those encountered during diving or flight operations.

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Median Salary

80,431

Workforce Count

3,282
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Judges

Military judges are selected by the Judge Advocate General and play many roles in the Military. They preside over trials, interpret the law, assess the evidence presented, and control how hearings and trials transpire in their courtrooms.

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Median Salary

114,196

Workforce Count

2,878
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Emergency Medical Technicians

EMTs are health professionals trained to respond quickly to emergency situations. Military EMTs provide emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, and evacuation assistance in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military healthcare. They perform basic diagnostic and laboratory tasks. They may work in military health facilities or in the field.

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Median Salary

87,799

Workforce Count

9,696
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Search and Rescue Operations Officers

Search and rescue operations officers are responsible for organizing and leading rescue missions to support personnel in distress. They direct and participate in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) operations. These officers possess core survival skills, such as swimming/diving and medical aid skills, and train, develop, and assess these skills in other personnel.

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Median Salary

95,536

Workforce Count

11,956
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Military Intelligence Officers

Intelligence officers provide a service that is crucial for our national defense. These officers develop and execute plans, policies, and procedures that facilitate intelligence functions. They are experts on all intelligence disciplines and their application across the spectrum of military operations. They may conduct counter-intelligence operations to safeguard against adversarial threats. Some intelligence officers specialize in one form of intelligence, such as imagery, signals, or human intelligence.

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Median Salary

128,297

Workforce Count

12,908
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