In this course you will learn about and research careers in law, public safety, corrections and security job cluster. You will also research 8 careers in the “Public Safety” cluster as well as search for information regarding these careers on the Ohio Means Jobs website.
WHAT IS PUBLIC SAFETY?
What is Public Safety?
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
What Jobs fit under the Public Safety Umbrella?
You might guard the public and enforce the law as a police officer or security guard. You might provide fire protection as a firefighter. You might help provide legal services for people who commit crimes. You might monitor activities within a prison. You could research legal rights, or procedures to support court cases.
• Judge
• Attorney
• Paralegal
• Court reporter
• Police officer
• Correctional officer
• Probation/parole officer
• Immigration and customs inspector
• Fire fighter
• Rescue worker (EMT, paramedic)
• Emergency dispatcher
• Loss prevention specialist
• Information systems security specialist
• Ranger
What personality do I need for a career in Public Safety?
People in these careers are generally concerned more about the greater good than making millions of dollars. Public Safety workers like to protect people. They like the idea of danger.
What would I study in school?
Law, Public Safety, Security
Pathways in Law, Public Safety, and Security include:
Correction Services
Occupations related to overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or penitentiary. This includes the treatment, education and reintegration of offenders.
Emergency and Fire Management Services
These workers involved in public safety and rapid response to fires and emergency situations, including providing medical services after or during traffic accidents, natural disasters, and other medical emergencies.
Law Enforcement Services
These workers protect the lives and property of community members, including, controlling traffic, preventing and investigating crimes, enforcing laws and ordinances, and apprehending, arresting and processing suspected criminals.
Legal Services
Occupations related to the monitoring, implementing, and upholding of the laws, regulations and ethics that guide institutions, individuals, and society.
Security and Protective Services
Occupations related to the protection of people or property in public buildings. Workers might be in factories, laboratories, museums, shopping malls, government buildings, data processing centers, or other facilities.
How much money will I make?
These careers are generally steady but not high paying at first. Salary will vary based on the job requirements.
Below are additional educational resources and activities for this unit.