What is Public Safety and Security?
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Occupations that require knowledge of Public Safety and Security
Emergency Management Directors
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (…
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Police Detectives
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Fire Inspectors
Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police w…
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Police Patrol Officers
Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Fire Investigators
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Flight Attendants
Provide personal services to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and serve food or beverages.
Work Category: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Work Category: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Traffic Technicians
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
Work Category: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Ship Engineers
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Work Category: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircr…
Work Category: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditio…
Work Category: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Highway Maintenance Workers
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along r…
Work Category: Architecture and Construction
