Law & Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
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Typical High School Classes
- Foundations of Law, Corrections, Security
- Criminal Justice
- Judicial Process
- Police and Society
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Emergency Responder Technician
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Get involved with these organizations that support Law & Public Safety, Corrections & Security!
H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Lawyers – $52,777
Paralegals and Legal Assistants – $32,777
Firefighters – $40,710
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – $35,473
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers – $53,156
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICER / SECURITY OFFICER | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| COURT REPORTING | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN / SERVICES | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| FORENSIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HUMAN SERVICES | ✔ | ||||
| LAW ENFORCEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| PARALEGAL / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – LEGAL | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| PRE-LAW STUDIES | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment