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28 protective service occupations occupations from the O*NET database. Pick one to see what it involves and a typical path from entry level to leadership — or plan your own route with AI.

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Air Crew OfficersPerform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties …
Aircraft Launch and Recovery OfficersPlan and direct the operation and maintenance of catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems involved primar…
Armored Assault Vehicle OfficersDirect the operation of tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicle units during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties …
Artillery and Missile OfficersManage personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include planning, targeting, and coordinating the t…
Command and Control Center OfficersManage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include ma…
Compliance OfficersExamine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and…
Correctional Officers and JailersGuard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit betwe…
Crossing Guards and FlaggersGuide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Customs and Border Protection OfficersInvestigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect…
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsConduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSchedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installa…
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersMonitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangement…
FirefightersControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire preventi…
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsObserve gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambli…
Infantry OfficersDirect, train, and lead infantry units in ground combat operations. Duties include directing deployment of infantry weapons, vehicles, and equipment;…
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersMonitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Loan OfficersEvaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Inc…
Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All OtherAll military officer special and tactical operations leaders not listed separately.
Police 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 followin…
Police Identification and Records OfficersCollect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsGather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infract…
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsProvide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving…
Protective Service Workers, All OtherAll protective service workers not listed separately.
Security GuardsGuard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Security Management SpecialistsConduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the s…
Special Forces OfficersLead elite teams that implement unconventional operations by air, land, or sea during combat or peacetime. These activities include offensive raids, …
Transit and Railroad PoliceProtect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Transportation Security ScreenersConduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate ba…

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