Working as a Law Enforcement Officer in Your Community

Gr 7–10—Concentrating on jobs both familiar and often-overlooked, this content-heavy series is filled with valuable advice and guidelines, as well as words of wisdom from seasoned professionals. Students learn about training, education, and licensure requirements, necessary characteristics (physical, mental, and personality) to do the job well, and career prospects. These titles provide readers with beneficial information to help determine whether the job is right for them. Individuals working in the field share their experience in informative sidebars, while in-text quotes from professionals detail potential challenges and rewards. Useful prep tips and recommendations—such as resources for job hunters, the importance of networking, and creating memorable resumes—remind teens that while hard skills are important, people skills matter just as much.