Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$64,520/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …→ Limited Growth
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Careers Behind the Scenes
The people who make it all happen without the spotlight.
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$67,310/yrPortfolio of writing samples | Associate/Bachelor’s in Communications/Journalism/Englis…↓ Declining
Forensic science technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,440/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↑ Above Average
Private detectives and investigators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$52,370/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Digital Forensics Analyst
Digital Forensics Analysts investigate cybercrimes and security incidents by collecting and analyzing electronic eviden…
$78,000/yrAssociate/Bachelor's common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued⇧ Strong
Fire inspectors and investigators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$78,060/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Bailiffs
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$57,050/yrBachelor's degree (pre-law or related) | Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Public Policy…↓ Declining
Military police officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army criminal investigation agent (CID)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady