Law enforcement Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, and preserving the peace. They enforce law and maintain order. They work to prevent crimes, investigate complaints and crimes, apprehend violators, and assist in prosecution of criminal. They patrol their assigned areas in cars on foot or horseback, or on motorcycles or bicycles. They respond to accidents, disasters, and emergency situations. They perform peace-keeping tasks, such as resolving family disputes. They testify in court. They use computers to generate leads, spot crime trends and run checks on persons and property. For example the work for a border patrol or customs officer is to keep borders protection and secure. PREPARATION AND ENTRY In order to become a law enforcement officer it is required to have a high school diploma or a GED . Also a criminal justice degree or major in political science or sociology. There are a several high school courses that are recommended like English, speech sociology, social science, physical education, mathematics, Spanish computer skills, psychology health driver education. There is also require a passing of competitive exams which test for reading and writing skills, aptitudes, attitudes, physical condition and general health.
FUTURE In the way that this is a secured job is because there will unfortunately always be crimes and disasters in which the law enforcement has to intervene. The law enforcement agencies are federal bureau of investigation immigration and naturalization services and treasury department of alcohol, tobacco and firearms. Finding a job you have to apply at the state personal broad office. For employment for a city or a county apply at their personal office. Some agencies require filing of pre-application notification cards. After application you must pass a written test which includes testing for reading and writing ability. You must also mas an oral interview. Yearly in the state of