Law Enforcement Career Opportunities
Police Officer, Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms Agent, Customs Agent, Deputy Marshal, Drug Enforcement Agent, FBI Agent, Secret Service Agent, SBI Agent, Park Ranger, Sanitation Officer, Environmental Conservation Officer, State Trooper, Border Patrol Agent, Deportation Officer, CIA, Revenue Officer.
EMPLOYERS
- Federal agencies: Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, US Customs, US Marshal, DEA, Immigration & Naturalization, Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Treasury, Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General, General Services Administration, etc.
- State agencies: State Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, State Alcohol Commission, Wildlife & Fisheries
- Local agencies: Sheriff's Office, City Police Departments, County Bureau of Investigations, Constables, Animal Control, Sanitation Dept., Revenue Dept.
STRATEGIES
- Develop research, writing, and communication skills
- Secure internship/co-op. The more hands-on experience the better!
- Develop computer skills
- Cultivate a network of contacts
- Maintain high degree of physical fitness
- Be familiar with hiring procedures for federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies
- Develop a positive self-presentation
- Inquire about the stress interview
- Develop an understanding of and respect for the values and workings of the legal system
- Develop the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Become fluent in foreign language
- Develop an awareness of national, state, local, and international affairs
- Develop strong public relations skills
- Maintain a clean public record and image