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Justin D. Rathjen
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 Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Careers focused on implementation and enforcement of the thousands of laws and regulations that serve to
protect the security and the rights of ALL citizens at the local, state, and federal level. Provides a wide range of
careers and encompasses a wide spectrum of skills. In the ever-changing climate of our world today, it is a
cluster careers that is in ever increasing demand.

Legal
Careers in this category explore all things associated with our local, state, and federal law, both civil and
criminal, and the court systems which hand down judgments in such cases.
O*Net-SOC Number
Law Clerks 23-2092.00
Para-Legal and Legal Assistants 23-2011.00
Bailiffs 33-3011.00
Arbitrators, Mediators, Conciliators 23-1022.00

Protective
Careers in this category explore areas related to the prevention of crime and various types of emergencies.
They focus on the protection of both human life and property.
O*Net-SOC Number
Security Guards 33-9032.00
Forensic Science Technicians 19-4092.00
Loss Prevention Specialists 33-9099.02

Emergency
Careers in this category focus on elements of rapid response to a wide variety of emergency situations. It is an
area of high stress, but a vital part of any functioning society.
O*Net-SOC Number
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 43-5031.00
Firefighters 33-2011.00
Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedic 29-2041.00

Enforcement
Careers in this category, as it states, focus on the enforcement of a wide range of laws and regulations at the
local, state, and federal level.
O*Net-SOC Number
Correctional Officers/Jailers 33-3012.00
Animal Control Workers 33-9011.00
Transportation Security Officers (TSA) 33-9099.01
Gaming Surveillance Officers/Investigators 33-9031.00
Probation Officers 21-1092.00

Target Population/Skill Levels of Individuals

The target population of students that I will be tailoring this career packet will be those with:
 Mild learning disabilities such as a deficit in reading comprehension, math skills, and written
expression.
 Mild behavioral and emotional concerns
 Academic abilities and social skills that enable them to remain in general education setting with proper
supports and services
 Interests in post-secondary educational and vocational opportunities
 Law Clerks 23-2092.00
Para-Legal and Legal Assistants 23-2011.00
Bailiffs 33-3011.00
Arbitrators, Mediators, Conciliators 23-1022.00
Security Guards 33-9032.00
Forensic Science Technicians 19-4092.00
Loss Prevention Specialists 33-9099.02
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 43-5031.00
Firefighters 33-2011.00
Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedic 29-2041.00
Correctional Officers/Jailers 33-3012.00
Animal Control Workers 33-9011.00
Transportation Security Officers (TSA) 33-9099.01
Gaming Surveillance Officers/Investigators 33-9031.00
Probation Officers 21-1092.00

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