Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Careers in legal services, law enforcement, emergency response, and security.

13 roles
Cluster overview

What this career cluster covers

Careers in legal services, law enforcement, emergency response, and security.

Roles included

13 career roles

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Correctional Officer Court Reporter/Stenographer Customs Officer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic Firefighter Forensic Scientist Investigator (Private/Corporate) Lawyer +5 more

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Correctional Officer

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Supervise and manage inmates within correctional facilities to ensure security and order.

Court Reporter/Stenographer

Any
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Record verbatim proceedings of court hearings, depositions, and other legal events.

Customs Officer

Commerce, Arts/Humanities, Any
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Inspect goods and passengers entering or leaving a country to ensure compliance with laws and collect duties.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic

Science, Any
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Provide immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations and transport them to medical facilities.

Firefighter

Any
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Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations to protect life and property.

Forensic Scientist

Science
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Analyze physical evidence from crime scenes to provide scientific data for legal investigations.

Investigator (Private/Corporate)

Any
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Conduct investigations for private individuals, corporations, or law firms to gather information and evidence.

Lawyer

Any
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Advises clients on legal rights and obligations and represents them in legal matters.

Lawyer/Advocate

Arts/Humanities, Commerce, Any
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Professionals who advise clients on legal matters and represent them in legal proceedings.

Paralegal

Arts/Humanities, Commerce, Any
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Assist lawyers by performing research, drafting documents, and managing cases.

Police Officer

Any
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Law enforcement professionals responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws.

Probation Officer

Arts/Humanities, Social Sciences
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Supervise individuals who have been convicted of crimes but are released into the community under certain conditions.

Security Guard/Officer

Any
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Protect property, assets, and people by maintaining a visible presence and monitoring security systems.