Public Service & Law

Those looking to make the world a better place often turn to careers in public service. Today’s public sector not only includes government but also education, consulting, nonprofits, and non-governmental agencies. The career choices are wide-ranging, offering good benefits and job security. Professions include public officials, paralegals, police officers, firefighters, parole and probation officers, counselors and crisis managers, child development specialists, teacher’s aides, and more.


Types of Jobs


Community Interpreter, Corrections Officer/Supervisor, Counselor, Crisis Management Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, Homeland Security Specialist, Legal Interpreter, Paralegal, Parole Officer, Police Officer, Probation Officer, Public Administrator, Security Guard/Supervisor, Violence Prevention Specialist

  CP CA AA AS College
PUBLIC SERVICE & LAW
Administration of Justice   x x AS-T Merritt
Fire Science x       Merritt
Legal & Community Interpreting   x     Laney
Paralegal Studies   x x   Merritt
Pathway to Law School*     x   COA Merritt
Public Administration     x   COA
Violence Prevention x       COA
* not a CTE program          

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

CP, CA, AA, AS-T

COLLEGES

COA, Laney, Merritt