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Located
on the campus of
Lamar State
College-Orange
410 Front Street
Orange, TX 77632
Located
in Education and Administration Building, Room 116
409-882-3074
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Personal
and Protective Service
Overview
Personal and Protective Services is a rapidly growing career opportunity
as more and more U.S. citizens require increased protective services. The
private security services, estimated to pass the 1.9 million mark by the
year 2000, will represent more than the local, state and federal police
agencies combined. Careers in these areas are in high demand. Most criminal
justice positions require training beyond high school with good grades.
The high demand, high pay jobs require a four-year degree. Employees with
baccalaureate degree tend to get faster promotions and more opportunities.
Entry requirements for this pathway generally include excellent health,
both physical and psychological, near perfect eyesight and hearing, good
verifiable background, age limits (minimum and maximum), education and U.S.
citizenship for government jobs.
If you...
- enjoy physical activity
- can follow procedure
- are willing to take risks
- can be a team member
- are concerned about the
well being and safety of people
- are willing to work flexible
hours
This
career pathway is for you!
Related
Activities:
- Elementary School Presentations
- Emergency Services Volunteer
- High School Career Days
- ROTC
- Service Clubs Scouting
- Student Representative to
Chamber, City, County and State Government Committees
- Volunteer Fireman
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