Career Options in Law Enforcement
Career options in law enforcement include jobs that take professionals on the street to apprehend criminals and keep the public safe, administrators who process the law breakers, private and public detectives who investigate crime and elected officials. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts career opportunities will continue to be widely available for local enforcement agencies, while more competitive in state and federal agencies, through 2016.
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Police
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Local police respond to citizen requests for help, chase and apprehend criminals, write tickets and citations and patrol a specified area. They are called to testify in court for cases in which they were involved.
Detectives
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Detectives investigate crimes that aren't immediately evident. They follow trails of evidence, tips and leads to solve crimes.
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Sheriffs
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Sheriffs are usually elected to their position and oversee a force of deputy police for a county or town not covered by a city police force.
Game Wardens
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Fish and game wardens patrol the water and forests to enforce hunting and fishing laws.
FBI
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Officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate criminal activity for the federal government.
DEA
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Drug enforcement agents (DEA) primarily investigate crimes surrounding illegal drug smuggling and sales.
Other government
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Other government law enforcement careers include the Secret Service, Border Patrol Agents, Federal Air Marshals and agents of the Bureaus of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives department.
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