Those looking to make the world a better place often turn to careers in public service. Today’s public sector not only includes government but also education, consulting, nonprofits, and non-governmental agencies. The career choices are wide-ranging, offering good benefits and job security. Professions include public officials, paralegals, police officers, firefighters, parole and probation officers, counselors and crisis managers, child development specialists, teacher’s aides, and more.
Types of Jobs
Community Interpreter, Corrections Officer/Supervisor, Counselor, Crisis Management Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, Homeland Security Specialist, Legal Interpreter, Paralegal, Parole Officer, Police Officer, Probation Officer, Public Administrator, Security Guard/Supervisor, Violence Prevention Specialist
CP | CA | AA | AS | College | |
PUBLIC SERVICE & LAW | |||||
Administration of Justice | x | x | AS-T | Merritt | |
Fire Science | x | Merritt | |||
Legal & Community Interpreting | x | Laney | |||
Paralegal Studies | x | x | Merritt | ||
Pathway to Law School* | x | COA Merritt | |||
Public Administration | x | COA | |||
Violence Prevention | x | COA | |||
* not a CTE program |
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
CP, CA, AA, AS-T
COLLEGES
COA, Laney, Merritt