Law Enforcement Jobs

I'm not the kind of person who has every aspect of my life planned out to the last detail. I constantly try new things in order to gain different experiences, an approach that has served me well thus far. But when it comes to a future career, I have to concede that a bit of planning now can go a long way towards making the transition from student to professional much smoother. After all, getting an Art History degree isn't going to help much if it turns out I want to be a computer programmer later on. That's why I recently took a career assessment test at my school.

The results indicated that I would be best suited for law enforcement jobs. This made sense, as I enjoy helping people and also like putting myself in leadership roles or positions of authority. The problem was, I didn't really see myself as a typical Officer Friendly in small town America, or even as a hardboiled detective in the LAPD. So I did a bit more research to find out what other kinds of law enforcement jobs are out there.

It turns out that law enforcement jobs don't end with the police department. Sure, a large number of people who get into this field want to become police officers, but numerous other options exist. For example, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, border patrol agents, forest rangers, and behavioral analysts are all considered types of law enforcement jobs. And that list doesn't even take into account all the executive and administrative positions that are required in police departments and federal agencies. Obviously, there's a pretty wide spectrum of specialties to choose from, so I'm certain I'll be able to find a specific job that plays to my interests.

My research has taken me to lots of useful websites that feature free tools for those looking for law enforcement jobs. I've been paying close attention to pages that deal with required qualifications so I can make sure to take all the right classes and internships for the future job that I want. I've also come across several databases that list open law enforcement jobs across the country. I can sort through positions by salary or location, post my resume, and start developing contacts that will prove invaluable once I begin my career in earnest.

Just a few months ago, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. But now, thanks in large part to that career assessment test, I'm convinced that I've found a field that suits my strengths and my interests. There will always be a need for qualified people to fill open law enforcement jobs around the country, and I'm sure I'll land in a great place after graduation!