Public Services - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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(Firefighter | Law Enforcement: Court Systems and Practices)
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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
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How can I gain experience?
School Activities
National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring/Counseling, Speech Contest, Student Government, Debate, Academic DecathlonCommunity Activities
Babysitting, Explorers, Hospital Candy Stripers, Community Service Volunteers, Red Cross Volunteer, Volunteer Fire Fighter, Teen Court VolunteerCollege Majors
Court Reporting, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Pre-law Studies, Criminology
Related High School Courses - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
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- 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.