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Law, Policy & Public Safety
Law, Policy & Public Safety
Legal services, policy, emergency response, investigations, and public protection.
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Legal Services23 roles
23-1011.00LawyersRepresent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transact…
Speaking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening23-2011.00Paralegals and Legal AssistantsAssist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to f…
Writing · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening23-1021.00Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersConduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, san…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical ThinkingPolicy & Civic Systems25 roles
33-2022.00Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsEnforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weath…
Critical Thinking · Speaking · Active Listening33-9011.00Animal Control WorkersHandle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking33-9091.00Crossing Guards and FlaggersGuide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Speaking · Active Listening · MonitoringEmergency Response13 roles
33-2011.00FirefightersControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire preventio…
Critical Thinking · Active Listening · Speaking33-1021.00First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
Active Listening · Critical Thinking · Reading Comprehension43-5031.00Public Safety TelecommunicatorsOperate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering…
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical ThinkingInvestigation & Security29 roles
33-3051.00Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersMaintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following…
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking33-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Speaking33-3021.00Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsConduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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23-1011.00Lawyers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transact…
Speaking · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening23-2011.00Paralegals and Legal AssistantsAssist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to f…
Writing · Reading Comprehension · Active Listening33-3051.00Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersMaintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following…
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking33-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Speaking33-3021.00Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsConduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Active Listening · Speaking · Critical Thinking23-1021.00Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersConduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, san…
Reading Comprehension · Active Listening · Critical Thinking33-3021.02Police Identification and Records OfficersCollect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Active Listening · Speaking · Reading Comprehension33-9021.00Private Detectives and InvestigatorsGather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infracti…
Active Listening · Speaking · Reading Comprehension23-1012.00Judicial Law ClerksAssist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
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