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Public Safety Occupational Program

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Occupational Program

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security pathways

Students can choose from two occupational areas with two options to specific pathways.

Fire Protection

Students in this pathway gain skills related to fire protection and community protection. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.

Law Enforcement

Students in this pathway gain skills related to the enforcement of laws and safety of citizens. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.

Occupations

  • Correctional Officers and Bailiffs
  • Emergency Management Directors
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics
  • Firefighters
  • Fire Inspectors
  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Forest and Conservation Workers
  • Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
  • Police Officers and Detectives
  • Private Detectives and Investigators
  • Probational Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
  • Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers

Average Wages

Below is an example of a career wage pathway. Visit the Occupational Employer Statistics page to find average wages for a specific occupation not listed.

Correctional Officers and Bailiffs: $53,290
Emergency Management Directors: $83,960
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics: $44,780
Firefighters: $57,120
Fire Inspectors: $71,420
Forensic Science Technicians: $64,940
Forest and Conservation Workers: $33,940
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: $47,280
Police Officers and Detectives: $74,910
Private Detectives and Investigators: $49,540
Probational Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists: $61,800
Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers: $37,090

Getting Started

Get started by talking to a school counselor, Youth Apprenticeship Local Coordinator, or Regional Coordinator about how to apply and obtain career materials (plans of study). Contact DWD Youth Apprenticeship Staff for general or statewide program information.