Fire Fighters 33-2011.00
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.

Fire Inspectors 33-2021.01
Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators 33-2021.00
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and State laws. Investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

Fire Investigators 33-2021.02
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

Forest Fire Fighters 33-2011.02
Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 33-2022.00
Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions.

Municipal Fire Fighters 33-2011.01
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.

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Law Enforcement Workers

Bailiffs 33-3011.00
Maintain order in courts of law.

Correctional Officers and Jailers 33-3012.00
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Criminal Investigators and Special Agents 33-3021.03
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators 33-3021.00
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Fish and Game Wardens 33-3031.00
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

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Immigration and Customs Inspectors 33-3021.05
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

Parking Enforcement Workers 33-3041.00
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or section of city to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051.00
Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties: patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Police Detectives 33-3021.01
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

Police Identification and Records Officers 33-3021.02
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

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Police Patrol Officers 33-3051.01
Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.

Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs 33-3051.03
Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.

Transit and Railroad Police 33-3052.00
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

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Other Protective Service Workers

Animal Control Workers 33-9011.00
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Crossing Guards 33-9091.00
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 33-9031.00
Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. Observe casino or casino hotel operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. May utilize one-way mirrors above the casino floor, cashier's cage, and from desk. Use of audio/video equipment is also common to observe operation of the business. Usually required to provide verbal and written reports of all violations and suspicious behavior to supervisor.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 33-9092.00
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Private Detectives and Investigators 33-9021.00
Detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment, or seek, examine, and compile information for client.

Protective Service Workers, All Other 33-9099.99
All protective service workers not listed separately.

Security Guards 33-9032.00
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Transportation Security Screeners 33-9099.01
Inspect baggage or cargo and screen passengers to detect and prevent potentially dangerous objects from being transported into secure areas or onto aircraft.

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Supervisors

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 33-1011.00
Supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 33-1021.00
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 33-1012.00
Supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 33-1099.99
All protective service supervisors not listed separately.

Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors 33-1021.02
Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors 33-1021.01
Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

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