Career Details

Law Enforcement

Description

The Law Enforcement industry certification exam assesses for knowledge regarding the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, court procedures, and general law knowledge. Competency is evaluated in basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation, equipment maintenance, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

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Certificates

Certificate name

Sartech III

Certifying Organization

National Association for Search and Rescue

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Law and Public Safety Introductory Level

Certifying Organization

Law and Public Safety Education Network

Type

Core

Certificate name

Criminal Justice

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

Core

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Median Annual Income

$61,800

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

SocialConventionalEnterprising

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Median Annual Income

$70,530

Projected Job Growth

-2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Median Annual Income

$101,750

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Bailiffs

Median Annual Income

$53,040

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintain order in courts of law.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Median Annual Income

$53,300

Projected Job Growth

-7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions 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.

RealisticConventionalSocial

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Median Annual Income

$91,100

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

InvestigativeConventionalRealisticEnterprising

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Median Annual Income

$72,280

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

ConventionalEnterprisingRealistic

Transit and Railroad Police

Median Annual Income

$72,250

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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

RealisticConventional

Private Detectives and Investigators

Median Annual Income

$49,540

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

ConventionalEnterprisingInvestigative

Security Guards

Median Annual Income

$37,070

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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