| A career in law enforcement doesn't necessarily | | | | law enforcement sector will continue to increase in |
| mean being a policeman. The range of jobs | | | | the coming years. For those people looking for a |
| includes local, state and federal-level jobs and can | | | | rewarding job that will provide great security, a |
| mean anything from monitoring state highways as | | | | career in this field is the way to go. |
| a state trooper, to being a CIA agent serving | | | | So you know that most jobs in this field offer |
| overseas, to patrolling the US-Mexico border as a | | | | great pay, benefits, and job security - but exactly |
| US Customs and Border Protection Agent. No | | | | what are your options as far as work goes? |
| matter what the position, positions generally offer | | | | There are the "traditional" police officer jobs at |
| good compensation, great job security, and the | | | | the city, county or state level that most people |
| added reward of knowing that your job involves | | | | typically think of when they hear the words "law |
| helping people every day. And with the impressive | | | | enforcement." These jobs involve patrolling a |
| range of career options out there, it's possible for | | | | given jurisdiction, whether it's in a city or on state |
| anyone to find the right job for them. | | | | highways. Many police officers also advance and |
| One great thing about working in law | | | | branch out into other specialties, becoming |
| enforcement is the compensation - both | | | | detectives, parole or probation officers, and court |
| monetary and mental. Whether you're serving as | | | | officers. |
| a local cop or an FBI agent, almost all jobs offer | | | | There are also many diverse federal-level jobs |
| good wage, paid training, overtime pay, paid | | | | available. Some federal police jobs include working |
| vacation, health and dental, and retirement plans. | | | | as a federal investigator with the FBI, ensuring US |
| Law enforcement jobs also tend to offer | | | | security as a member of the Secret Services, |
| fantastic opportunities for advancement. With | | | | securing US borders as a Customs and Border |
| dedication, time and effort, it's possible to work | | | | Protection Agent, enforcing US drug laws as a |
| your way up the ladder with most law | | | | Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, and |
| enforcement jobs. | | | | keeping US airports and airplanes safe as a |
| Aside from great pay and benefits, and room for | | | | Transportation Security Administration Federal Air |
| advancement, another rewarding aspect of this | | | | Marshal. There are even law enforcement jobs |
| line of work is the mental bonus of knowing that | | | | perfect for outdoorsy types, such as jobs with |
| you're helping people on a daily basis. Officers are | | | | the United States Park Police and the US Fish and |
| ultimately serving the purpose of the public. From | | | | Wildlife Services Refuge Law Enforcement. |
| municipal cops working to keep city streets safe | | | | Federal agencies like these all have individual |
| to Federal Air Marshals who work to prevent | | | | websites that include hiring information and |
| air-travel-related terrorist attacks, the work are all | | | | requirements. |
| about keeping people safe. That knowledge | | | | Whether the job involves cruising state highways |
| makes the risks involved more than worth it for | | | | as a county sheriff or patrolling national parks as a |
| many people. | | | | member of the US Park Police, the variety of |
| There are an enormous variety of jobs available | | | | positions available is sure to offer something for |
| for interested job seekers and there is continued | | | | everyone. For a lasting career that will give you |
| demand for qualified individuals to fill the many | | | | good pay, benefits and job security, check out |
| open jobs. Hiring trends show that growth in the | | | | the many options that the field has to offer. |