Deputy Sheriff: Career Guide

Deputy Sheriff: Career Guide

October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers

Deputy sheriffs, or sheriff's deputies, enforce local, state, and federal laws within a county. Deputy sheriff officers serve the public through crime prevention and intervention, including arrests and supervision of...
Fish and Game Warden: Career Guide

Fish and Game Warden: Career Guide

October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers

Fish and game wardens or  are peace officers who are commissioned in the state in which they perform their job duties. They ensure that applicable Fish and Wildlife Codes are obeyed...
How to Become an Air Marshal: Career Guide

How to Become an Air Marshal: Career Guide

April 29, 2024 | Staff Writers

Following the events on September 11, 2001, the Department of Homeland Security was instituted, and within it lies the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The main mission of the TSA is...
Juvenile Probation Officer: Career Guide

Juvenile Probation Officer: Career Guide

October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers

Juvenile probation officers (JPO) supervise youth who have been accused or convicted of crimes and are subsequently placed on probation or under protective supervision. JPOs work closely with law enforcement,...
How to Become a Parole Officer: Career Guide

How to Become a Parole Officer: Career Guide

May 17, 2024 | Staff Writers

Parole officers play an important role in the criminal justice system by helping to rehabilitate individuals after they leave prison. Parole provides the courts with an alternative to prison, and...
Legal Nurse Consultant: Career Guide

Legal Nurse Consultant: Career Guide

June 4, 2021 | Staff Writers

(LNCs) are professionals who work to assist a variety of legal agencies, including law firms, government offices, and insurance companies. A legal nurse consultant has experience, or has undergone rigorous...
Forensic Science Technician: Career Guide

Forensic Science Technician: Career Guide

October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers

A forensic science technician handles evidence from crime scenes for police departments. These technicians are essential in helping to catch and convict suspects in criminal matters. Forensic science technicians collect...
Border Patrol Agent: Career Guide

Border Patrol Agent: Career Guide

October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers

Border patrol agents (BPAs) are law enforcement officers who enforce federal laws when people or goods travel into the United States. They work along the borders of Mexico and Canada...
How to Become a Criminal Investigator: Career Guide

How to Become a Criminal Investigator: Career Guide

April 29, 2024 | Staff Writers

Criminal investigators (CIs) work in local, state, and federal law enforcement to help solve crimes and bring criminals to justice. They work on cases, collect evidence, observe suspects, and testify...
How to Become a Private Investigator: Career Guide

How to Become a Private Investigator: Career Guide

July 20, 2023 | Staff Writers

Private investigators, also known as private detectives, work for organizations and individuals to find information. They may engage in different types of cases, finding legal, personal, or financial information; performing...

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