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Animal Control Workers

$45,6602025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent4% growth (2025–2035)1,500 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Bailiffs

$56,6002025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent-1.9% growth (2025–2035)1,600 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Correctional Officers and Jailers

$58,9402025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent-7.4% growth (2025–2035)28,400 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

$38,1002025 median pay

No formal educational credential3.5% growth (2025–2035)17,300 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

No formal educational credential; One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

One month or less of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$93,7902025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent + related experience0.2% growth (2025–2035)7,800 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Fire Inspectors and Investigators

$75,9202025 median pay

Postsecondary nondegree award + related experience4.2% growth (2025–2035)1,600 annual openings

Prior related experience: 5 years or more.

Training and route into the job

Postsecondary nondegree award; Prior related experience: 5 years or more; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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Firefighter

$59,2802025 median pay

Postsecondary nondegree award3.7% growth (2025–2035)26,800 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Postsecondary nondegree award; More than 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

$77,9702025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent + related experience-2.5% growth (2025–2035)3,700 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

$93,5302025 median pay

Postsecondary nondegree award + related experience3.7% growth (2025–2035)6,600 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

Postsecondary nondegree award; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$106,0402025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent + related experience3.3% growth (2025–2035)10,600 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

$55,9402025 median pay

High school diploma or equivalent + related experience3.7% growth (2025–2035)6,800 annual openings

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

Training and route into the job

High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years

BLS does not list a separate on-the-job training requirement. Employers may still provide orientation and role-specific training.

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Fish and Game Wardens

$74,0602025 median pay

Bachelor's degree-5.7% growth (2025–2035)500 annual openings

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

Training and route into the job

Bachelor's degree; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing

More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing.

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