LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Are you interested in the law? Do you want to protect your community? The field of law, public safety and corrections offers a range of opportunities for you.

Career Pathways

Law and public safety have five career pathways:

Law Enforcement: Individuals who fight crime and maintain public safety, such as police officers.
Legal Services: Individuals who work with the law, such as judges, lawyers, and assistants at various levels.
Emergency and Fire Management: Individuals who respond to emergencies or natural disasters, such as paramedics or firefighters.
Correction Services: Individuals who work with law enforcement with a focus on those who have broken the law, such as a correction officer or probation officer.
Security and Protection Services: Individuals who protect buildings or people, such as security guards or life guards.

Meta-Major: Public Safety

Are you interested in a career in the law or public safety but not sure what you want to do? Check out the public safety meta-major at your local state college. A meta-major is a collection of associate degree programs aligned to a general career area, such as public safety. Because all programs under the meta-major have common courses, you can pursue a relevant course of study before deciding on a specific degree program.

Education-Career-Income Connection

The field of law, public safety and corrections offers a broad range of occupations at varying education levels.

Lifeguards

$27,270

Probation Officers

$59,860

Security Guards

$34,750

Fish and Game Wardens

$59,500

Correctional Officers

$49,610