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The Protective Services Career Guide

What does it mean to study Protective Services?

If you're interested in law enforcement and public safety and you like shielding others who are weak or vulnerable, then a career in protective services could be right for you. You can take the social work path or the security services route to a career in protective services.

What kind of person succeeds at Protective Services?
Do you already know CPR and first aid? Do you watch television shows or read books about family or public safety? If you're the kind of person who's sensitive to security issues, then you have the sort of "radar" that will help you succeed in a protective services career.

Why study Protective Services?
Most people who thrive in protective services careers thrive on the knowledge that what they do is important to other people's welfare. Since 40% of government jobs go to those with social work degrees, many branches of protective services lead to jobs with state or local government agencies or non-profits like shelters for abused women. Alternatively, you might study security management to find a job providing private or business security.

Studying for careers in Protective Services
Those who work in child protective services tend to be trained social workers. Social workers need a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) to practice. If you want to run a protective services agency, you'll need to get a master's (MSW). If you want to work in business or personal protective services, you'll need to study security management and get your bachelor's degree.

What's it like to have a Protective Services career
Either of these protective services careers tends to mean a standard 40-hour work week. The casework can be demanding and emotionally draining in child protective services. You'll work under pressure and understaffing is common. If you've studied for a either protective services career, a good part of your time will be spent in meeting with clients and with staff. Salaries average $35,000, but vary greatly. Today, protective services are in high demand.

Sources
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Exploring Careers. JIST Publishing, Inc. 2003

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Protective Services Careers - Future Outlook
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General Career Information: Protective Services Jobs
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General Outlook - Job Openings & Education Requirements
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How to get required Education
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Top Online Protective Services Schools

	Kaplan University Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work. Learn more
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Allied Schools Considering a new career or need additional job training? Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help' Because the courses are offered online and through traditional distance education, the stress associated with driving to and attending a live class is eliminated. Start your new career training today, start it with Allied Schools. Learn more

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	Everest University Online Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online at Everest University Online. Learn more
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