NEW: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

• Realistic: Chef, Baker, Recreation Worker, Hotel Maintenance Worker, Parks Maintenance Staff
• Investigative: Food Scientist, Travel Industry Analyst, Tourism Researcher, Quality Assurance Manager in Hospitality, Recreation Therapist
• Artistic: Pastry Chef, Event Decorator, Travel Photographer, Culinary Artist, Recreation Program Designer
• Social: Tour Guide, Concierge, Travel Agent, Event Planner, Recreation Leader
• Enterprising: Restaurant Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Agency Owner, Cruise Director, Resort Developer
• Conventional: Front Desk Receptionist, Food Service Manager, Hospitality Marketing Coordinator, Reservation Agent, Event Coordinator

Overview

Can you imagine yourself as a police or patrol officer? Or, does the idea of fighting fires sound exciting? Would you like to help people during emergency situations? Then you might want to pursue a career in Public Service!

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

TOP RIASEC Categories:​ Social, Enterprising
CTE Industry Sector: Public Services

Intro Video

NEW: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

• Realistic: Police Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Forensic Technician, Correctional Officer
• Investigative: Crime Scene Investigator, Legal Researcher, Forensic Accountant, Compliance Officer, Environmental Law Specialist
• Artistic: Public Affairs Specialist, Legal Graphic Designer, Courtroom Sketch Artist, Media Relations Officer, Legal Photographer
• Social: Social Worker, Victim Advocate, Community Outreach Coordinator, Legal Aid Lawyer, Parole Officer
• Enterprising: District Attorney, Legal Consultant, Campaign Manager, Nonprofit Director, Public Policy Advocate
• Conventional: Paralegal, Court Clerk, Legal Secretary, Records Manager, Law Office Administrator

Career and Occupation Information

High School Diploma / Certificate / License

• Police / Patrol Officer
• Deputy Sheriff
• Correctional Officer
• Police Supervisor​
• Criminal Investigator
• EMT / Paramedic
• City Firefighter
• Forest Firefighter
• State Parks Ranger
• Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher
• Claims Adjuster

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Bachelor's Degree​​

• Emergency Management Director

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​Advanced Degree

• Law​​yer

More Careers to Explore

• Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
• Types of Law Enforcement Jobs​
• Types of Fire Fighting Careers
• Careers in Public Service
• Types of Lawyers

Local / Statewide Programs

• ​Law Enforcement Academy - Butte College
• Firefighter Academy - Butte College
• State Park Ranger Academy - Butte College
• How to ​become a Lawyer​​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:​​

• Become a Law Enforcement "Explorer."
• Take high school CTE courses in Public Services.
•  Join the school debate team to develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, both of which are essential in the field of law.
• Participate in mock trial programs or competitions to gain a practical understanding of the legal system and courtroom procedures.
• Get involved in student government to learn about the legislative process and how laws impact school policies and student life.
• Volunteer for community service in legal aid organizations or campaigns to understand the role of law in serving the public.
• Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Police and Detectives

Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher

Firefighter