Careers
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CIA Analyst: Career Guide
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is one of the central facets of our government's security operations. Its agents and operatives collect information that is vital to our safety as a...
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Narcotics Officer: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
Narcotics officers, also known as narcotics agents, perform investigations of drug activity in specified cities and counties. Many believe that drug use and abuse has become a tremendous problem in...
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Correctional Treatment Specialist: Career Guide
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
The primary goals of prison systems in the US are public safety and inmate rehabilitation. At any given time, more than two million people are incarcerated in the US. Prisons...
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US Postal Inspector: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
US postal inspectors investigate criminal allegations or incidents involving the sending or receiving of mail using the United States Postal Service (USPS). They may interview suspects and witnesses, perform analysis...
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Evidence Technician: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
Evidence technicians work in the field of crime scene investigation. These specialists are responsible for preserving the chain of custody of evidence and often have a background in criminal justice...
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Youth Correctional Counselor: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
Youth correctional counselors provide counseling services to juvenile offenders and their families and may act as a liaison between their clients and the courts, schools, and prisons. They are typically...
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Federal Protective Service Officer: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
The US Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a division of the Department of Homeland Security. FPS officers provide security and law enforcement services to buildings that are used by the...
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Arson and Fire Investigator: Career Guide
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
Arson and fire investigators examine the scenes of fires and determine the causes of the fire. Arson and fire investigators also examine the evidence present at the scene of a...
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Counter-Terrorism: Career and Salary Information
October 14, 2020 | Staff Writers
In a post-9/11 environment where terrorist attacks globally are on the rise, the outlook for counter-terrorism careers has skyrocketed. Careers in counter-terrorism (also spelled "counterterrorism") cover a wide range of...
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NSA Police Officer: Career Guide
October 15, 2020 | Staff Writers
National Security Agency (NSA) police officers provide security on the NSA campus in Fort Meade, Maryland. They work closely with NSA employees and the federal government to enforce federal statutes...
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