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Public Service Industry
Public Service Jobs: Trends to Watch
Technology is changing skills-based careers in public service, just as it's changing many other industries. For someone who wants to make their community a better place and is open to learning new skills, that's an opportunity.
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10 Careers
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Correctional Officer
If you want to help keep the public safe and serve your community, this career could be a good fit for you.
![A criminal investigator takes photos at a crime scene](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Criminal%20investigator.jpg.webp)
Criminal Investigator
Here's an opportunity to serve your community. CIs gather facts and collect evidence to help solve crimes. They play an integral role in the justice system.
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EMTs and Paramedics
If you like helping people in your community, learn what it takes to become an essential medical responder.
![An environmental field technician collects a water sample](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Environmental%20field%20technician.jpg.webp)
Environmental Field Technician
These technicians protect public health by taking samples of air, soil and water and conducting tests on those samples.
![Firefighters work together in a training exercise to put out a fire](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Firefighter.jpg.webp)
Firefighter
If you tend to run toward danger instead of running away from it, here’s a job that can channel that energy.
![A paralegal or legal assistant does research for lawyers](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Paralegal%20and%20legal%20assistant.jpg.webp)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
There’s a way to work in the field of law without going to law school. Use your organizational skills and strong work ethic to become a paralegal.
![Female police officer stands by her patrol car](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Police%20officer.jpg.webp)
Police Officer
If you want to help your community, this in-demand career is one to consider. You’ll make a difference and learn new skills every day.
![A black female preschool teacher helps three preschool students learn their shapes](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Preschool%20teacher.jpg.webp)
Preschool Teacher
If you love kids and want a calling — not just a job — look no further. This is career will keep you on your toes and reward you with deep satisfaction.
![A social services assistant checks on an elderly client in a medical setting](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/%20Social%20services%20assistant.jpg.webp)
Social Services Assistant
This highly rewarding career doesn't require years of training, yet it's a job where you can make a difference. Plus, the predicted job growth is 12%!
![A teacher assistant helps two students with classwork](https://skillpointe.com/sites/default/files/styles/735x535_crop_focal_point/public/2020-08/Teacher%20assistant.jpg.webp)
Teacher Assistant
Keeping a class of students engaged is no easy task, which is why many teachers rely on the help of TAs. Here's what it takes to get into this rewarding career.
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