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How to Become a Sheriff In 5 Steps

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Those who are looking to serve their community in one of the highest careers should consider becoming a Sheriff. The role of a Sheriff is elected by voters in the community and is often given to a person with nobility, ethics, and morals who agrees with the people around them. To be considered for the […]

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How to Become a K9 Officer In 5 Steps – Career Guide

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If you love animals and are interested in police work, a career as a K9 Officer could be a great fit for you. These officers are trained to work alongside police dogs and typically spend work days alongside a canine partner. Some K9 officers work with dogs to detect drugs and other illicit substances, while […]

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8 Steps to Become a Bounty Hunter – Career & Salary Guide

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We often think bounty hunters were a thing of the past, chasing down criminals like Jesse James or Bonnie and Clyde. The profession is still around today, although it has changed along with the times. Bounty hunters still search for criminals, but they also do private work looking for missing persons or finding people who […]

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How to Become a Homicide Detective – In 4 Steps + Career Guide

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Homicide detectives are law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating cases involving suspicious deaths, including murder, attempted murder, and manslaughter. This is a challenging and demanding career, but it can also be gratifying, especially for people with a strong sense of justice. Read on to learn more about homicide detectives and see if this career path […]

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How to Become a Police Officer – In 9 Easy Steps

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A seemingly endless number of Hollywood movies detail the rigorous mental and physical training required to become a police officer. Tactical scenario training rooms, shooting ranges, and obstacle courses, along with other basic training components, are not the fun and games portrayed in movies. Instead, these are critical elements of police officer training that prepare […]

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How to Become a Bailiff – In 6 Steps

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Bailiffs are uniformed officers of the court. They often work together with other officers of the court or law enforcement officers. Some jurisdictions refer to bailiffs as court officers. Becoming a bailiff can open new career doors for you since bailiffs are neutral parties and have a variety of responsibilities. They are highly knowledgeable, well-trained, […]

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How to Become a Fire and Police Dispatcher – In 5 Steps

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Emergencies are unexpected but unfortunately, they happen quite often, and when accidents occur, callers need someone they can rely on to help. Fire and Police Dispatchers have the important job of answering civilian calls to get the right medical and emergency team out to the scene. With the correct education, patience, and good judgment, a […]

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How to Become a Parking Enforcement Officer – In 6 Easy Steps

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Through your local or state government, you could become a Parking Enforcement Officer. This is a public service worker who patrols an area, such as a street, parking garage, parking lot, or elsewhere to make sure that people are following all parking laws. Parking laws can vary by city and even by street, so understanding […]

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How to Become a Private Security Officer In 8 Steps

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There are a number of different career options available for private security officers. Private security officers may be in charge of protecting a celebrity or work in places such as department stores or banks. The job outlook for private security officers is diverse, which means that the educational requirements are as well. The requirements to […]

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Parole Officer

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While parole officers and probation officers are often discussed together, these two jobs are not identical. A parole officer works with a person who has been released from a state or federal prison. A prisoner may be released on parole, but the individual is still not completely free of supervision and the release has strict […]

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Becoming a Detective

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A detective and a criminal investigator, who are often called special agents or agents, have the job of collecting evidence and gathering facts about possible crimes. The duties of a detective will depend on the type and size of the organization that they work for. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were […]

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How to Become a Correctional Officer

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Correctional officers have the job of overseeing those individuals who are arrested and are waiting for trial or those who have been sentenced to jail, prison, or some other type of reformatory terms. Correctional officers work in correctional institutions, which can be hazardous and quite stressful at times. This position has a high rate of […]

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