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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,...
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Parole Officer: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
Parole officers work with those who have served time in prison for serious criminal convictions, supervising offenders who have been released from prison and remanded to parole (parolees), pending good...
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Legal Nurse Consultant: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
Legal nurse consultants (LNCs) provide assistance to a variety of professionals in law firms, government offices, and insurance companies. A legal nurse consultant has training as a registered nurse, and...
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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...
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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...
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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 detainees. Sheriff’s officers are sworn law enforcement officers. They work closely with other law enforcement agencies, social services, juvenile officers, court personnel, and other area […]
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