Current concerns about security and terrorism have placed law enforcement agencies and protective services in the spotlight, making this new edition an invaluable resource. This extensively revised edition of one of the most successful titles in the

This extensively revised edition of one of the most popular titles in the Career Opportunities series contains 77 thoroughly updated job profiles and seven new profiles. New career profiles include campus police officer, EPA special agent, parking enforcement officer, police chief, U.S. Coast Guard Boarding Team Personnel. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer, and more.

The engineering field encompasses everything from architectural engineers to food process engineers to flight test engineers, and beyond. But what all engineering jobs have in common is the need for qualified problem-solvers with the right technical skills to fill them. Even as the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts steady growth in demand for engineers through 2012, recent years have marked a decline in the number of qualified engineers graduating from college. As a result, many professional societies have launched campaigns to encourage students to pursue engineering as a career. "Career...

Career Opportunities in Engineering can help people interested in this field make a good career choice and find the kind of engineering job they most desire. Career profiles include acoustical engineer, aerospace engineer, biosystems engineer, engineering technician, food engineer, forensic engineer, geotechnical engineer, nuclear engineer, robotics engineer, software engineer, technical writer, wastewater engineer, and more.

With about one in four Americans enrolled in educational institutions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks educational services as the second largest industry, accounting for nearly 13 million jobs. "Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services, Second Edition" profiles 103 jobs in this rewarding field. New career profiles include: Administrative support professional, Coach, Cook, Groundskeeper, Independent instructor, Library technician, Rehabilitation counselor, School custodian, School security professional, Security services professional, and more.

With about one in four Americans enrolled in educational institutions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks educational services as the second largest industry, accounting for nearly 13 million jobs. Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services, Second Edition profiles 103 jobs in this rewarding field.

The legal industry consists of much more than just lawyers and judges. In fact, it encompasses a wide range of fields such as legal services, court systems, law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, social services, mediation, legal education, research, and more. Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry, Second Edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of careers in this expansive field. Featuring more than 100 updated job articles--including 20 new to this edition--and updated and revised appendixes, this new edition explores all the legal industry has to offer.

Career Opportunities in Law and the legal Industry, Second Edition features more than 100 updated job articles--including 20 new to this edition--along with updated and revised appendixes. This comprehensive new edition explores all the legal industry has to offer. Career profiles include criminal investigator, health lawyer, legal management consultant, property manager, title examiner, and more.

Most people are familiar with the common image of the forensic scientist as depicted in popular television programs like CSI and in the movies. Yet forensic science is actually a complicated science based on the use of scientific principles and techniques to determine facts in legal disputes, resolve various types of investigations, and solve mysteries. According to the American Academy of Forensic Science, any science used for the purposes of law is a forensic science. Career Opportunities in Forensic Science includes a total of 82 job profiles in this exciting field. Extensive appendixes...

This is a handy resource to exciting careers in science.With hot topics such as nanotechnology, genetic engineering, stem cell research, and cloning in the news, the field of science has attracted much attention and controversy recently. The science industry spans a wide range of professions, including astronomy, physics, agriculture, math, medical science, and more.Filled with essential information, "Career Opportunities in Science, Second Edition" provides updated key information, including salary ranges, employment trends, and technical requirements. This helpful resource features 93 job...