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Careers in Focus: Public Safety, Second Edition

Name: Careers in Focus: Public Safety, Second Edition
Author: James Chambers

James Chambers,

398 pages
English
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eBook - ePub

Careers in Focus: Public Safety, Second Edition

James Chambers,

About this book

Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources.

Each profession article includes:

Quick Facts: a snapshot of important job facts
Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities
History: describes the origins and history of the job
The Job: describes primary and secondary goals and duties
Earnings: discusses salary ranges and typical fringe benefits
Work Environment: looks at typical work conditions and surroundings associated with the job
Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge about—or even test drive—a career before making a commitment
Education and Training Requirements: discusses required high school and post-secondary education and training
Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements: explains recommended and required certifications or prerequisites for the job
Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits: summarizes the personal traits and skills and professional experience needed to get started and succeed
Employer Prospects: gives an overview of typical places of employment and the best ways to land a job
Advancement Prospects: presents an expected career path and how to travel it
Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections
Unions and Associations: lists essential and helpful professional groups
Tips for Entry: additional tips for preparing for a career and getting a foot in the door
For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information, networking, and professional development
Sidebars: short features showcasing stats, trivia, and insight about a profession or industry

Careers in Focus: Public Safety, Second Edition covers the following 29 jobs:

Airport Security Personnel
Bail Bondsmen
Bodyguards
Border Patrol Agents
Bounty Hunters
Corrections Officers
Crime Analysts
Customs Officials
Deputy U.S. Marshals
Detectives
Directors of Security
Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Services Dispatchers
FBI Agents
Fire Inspectors
Fire Investigators
Fire Protection Engineers
Fire Safety Directors
Fire Safety Technicians
Firefighters
Forensic Experts
Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
Intelligence Officers
Park Rangers
Parole Officers
Police Officers
Polygraph Examiners
Secret Service Special Agents
Security Consultants and Guards

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