CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP
Law, Public Safety & Security
Set the Bar High
Do you dream of making the world a safer, more just place? If so, a career in law and criminal justice could be what you're looking for. Dive into courses designed with input from criminal justice and community experts!
Which pathway is offered?
Legal & Law Enforcement—This pathway prepares students for careers in law enforcement with duties that range from controlling traffic, preventing and investigating crimes, maintaining order, and enforcing laws to issuing traffic summonses, investigating accidents, presenting evidence in court, serving legal documents, and apprehending, arresting, and processing prisoners. Students are also exposed to careers in legal services, which affect nearly every aspect of society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Because they hold such vital positions of great responsibility, those in the legal services field must adhere to a strict code of ethics.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
Police officer
Dispatcher
Private detective
Forensic science technician
Paralegal
Lawyer
Mediator
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
