1. Careers In Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

2. Police OfficerFire Fighters Correctional OfficerSecurity Officer How are the careers similar?

3. Police Officer Shifts vary be department: 8 hour shifts (3 per day) 12 hour shifts (2 per day) 24 hours-7 days a week Fire Fighters Majority work 24 hours on and 48 hours off Correctional Officer Most work 8 hours/day Local jails may vary by department Security Officer Normal duties: 8-9 hours/day Special duties: hours will vary by duty or need Overtime/extended hours as necessary When do they work?

4. Police Officer Atlanta Police Dept. Recruit-$34,726 HS Diploma-$39,327 Associate’s Degree-$40,704 Bachelor’s Degree- $42,128 Fire Fighters Atlanta Fire Dept. Fire recruit-$32,132.79. After the Fire Academy, starting pay begins at $35,255.25. Correctional Officer Georgia Dept. of Corrections Starting pay-$24,000 (approx.) Security Officer Starting salary-$9.00+/hr Salary

5. Benefits Benefits commonly provided by city/county employers Health and dental insurance Retirement Life insurance Long-term/short-term disability Paid holidays Uniform allowance Take home car**

6. Police Officer Atlanta Police Dept. U.S. Citizen Minimum age-20 years (20½) Valid Driver’s License HS Diploma or GED Honorable military discharge Fire Fighters Cobb County Fire Dept. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Must be 18 years of age on or before test date Must have a valid Drivers License No Felony Convictions Correctional Officer Georgia Dept. of Corrections Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Have a High School Diploma or GED US Citizenship No felony convictions Security Officer Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Have a High School Diploma or GED US Citizenship No felony convictions Requirements to Apply

7. Discrimination in Hiring 1964-Omnibus Civil Rights Act – Prohibited discrimination in the private sector 1972-Equal Employment Opportunity Act – Prohibits discrimination in the private and public sector – Based on race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin 1990-Americans with Disabilities Act – Prohibits discrimination based on a disability