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Occupation Profile : Protective Service Occupations
This grouping of occupations is based upon work performed, skills, education, training, and credentials. Select an occupation h1 to view information about that occupation.
These profiles are based upon the US Department of Labor's O*NET system. O*Net is "a unique, powerful source for continually updated information on skill requirements and occupational characteristics. The O*NET system serves the demand-driven workforce investment system helping businesses, job seekers, students, and workforce investment and human resource professionals make informed employment, training, and business development decisions." [ O*Net
- First-line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers
- First-line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
- First-line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
- Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
- Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
- Fire Fighters
- Municipal Fire Fighters
- Forest Fire Fighters
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Fire Inspectors
- Fire Investigators
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Bailiffs
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- Police Detectives
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
- Child Support, Missing Persons, and Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigators
- Immigration and Customs Inspectors
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Parking Enforcement Workers
- Police Patrol Officers
- Highway Patrol Pilots
- Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Animal Control Workers
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators
- Security Guards
- Crossing Guards
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
