Correctional Officer and Jailer

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

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Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

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Conservation Officer

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

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Detective, Criminal Investigator, and Intelligence Analyst

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

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Police Captain and Sheriff

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

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Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

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Compliance Officer and Policy Analyst

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

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Compliance Manager and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

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Lawyer

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

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Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies. Passage of the Bar exam is a requirement to practice.

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