Fire Inspectors examine buildings to detect fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
Police and Patrol Officers maintain public order, enforce laws, and prevent, detect, and investigate crimes.
Court Reporters transcribe spoken or recorded speech into written form, producing official transcripts of court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
EMTs respond to emergency calls, perform medical services, and transport patients to medical facilities.
Firefighters control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent.
Judges preside over court proceedings, make legal rulings, and ensure trials are conducted fairly. Judicial Law Clerks assist judges by researching legal issues and preparing legal documents.
Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.
Derian is the first to admit his career journey wasn’t smooth. Growing up, he faced homelessness and struggled in school. But he remembers being inspired by his high school resource officer and wanted to follow a similar path.
If you enjoy observing and analyzing people’s behavior, making decisions based on evidence, being in positions of authority, or interacting with other people, a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security might be perfect for you. This pathway is ideal for those who are decisive, optimistic, dependable, adventurous, and community-minded.
Career Planning
Here are three careers in high demand right now in Oregon.
Education: Postsecondary Training to Associate’s Degree
Annual Average Wage: $69,936
Duties: Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
Why it's in demand: As communities expand and require more emergency services, the demand for skilled firefighters continues to grow.
Education: Associate’s Degree to Bachelor’s Degree
Annual Average Wage: $67,030
Duties: Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent.
Why it's in demand: With the increasing complexity of legal work, there is a high demand for paralegals and legal assistants to support lawyers and improve the efficiency of legal services.
Education: High School Diploma to Associate’s Degree
Annual Average Wage: $65,400
Duties: Maintain public order, enforce laws, and prevent, detect, and investigate crimes.
Why it's in demand: Ensuring public safety is a critical need, leading to a consistent demand for police and patrol officers who can uphold the law and protect communities.
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