Protective Service Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Correctional Officers |
Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or prison. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $39,020 | |
Firefighters |
Firefighters protect the public by responding to fires and other emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel on the scene of an accident. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $45,250 | |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
Fire inspectors visit and inspect buildings and other structures, such as sports arenas and shopping malls, to search for fire hazards and to ensure that federal, state, and local fire codes are met. They also test and inspect fire protection and fire extinguishing equipment to ensure that it works. Fire investigators determine the origin and cause of fires by searching the surrounding scene and collecting evidence. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $52,230 | |
Police and Detectives |
Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who sometimes are called agents or special agents, gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes. Law enforcement officers’ duties depend on the size and type of their organizations. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $55,010 | |
Private Detectives and Investigators |
Private detectives and investigators find facts and analyze information about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services, including verifying people's backgrounds, tracing missing persons, investigating computer crimes, and protecting celebrities. |
Some college, no degree | $42,870 | |
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers |
Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and inspect property against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. They monitor people and buildings in an effort to prevent crime. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $24,380 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012