CAREER
CLUSTER
BRIEF

INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT

CAREER AREA - SOCIAL SCIENCES



Work Performed

Work activities in this group primarily involve conducting investigations and examinations designed to determine or ensure compliance with statutes, ordinances, and similar regulations affecting the public interest and welfare; and otherwise enforcing laws or regulations designed to protect the citizenry from harm to themselves or their property.

Worker Requirements
Capacity to acquire knowledge of laws and regulations and learn investigative procedures and methods; verbal ability to converse with people at varied levels; tact and diplomacy in order to establish rapport with people; ability to perform under stress and maintain equanimity in the face of danger or resistance; organizational ability in order to gather and evaluate facts; an assurance of manner that will gain confidence and respect; and physical stamina.


Sample Occupations


Sample Occupations
Immigration Inspector Adjustment Clerk
Customs Inspector Bill and Account Collector
Park Ranger Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff
Revenue Officer Special Agent (FBI; U.S. Secret Service; 
Immigration and Naturalization Service Agent)
Environmental Health Inspector
Occupational Safety and Health Inspector Highway Patrol Officer
Postal Inspector Police Officer
Claim Representative Detective
Private Detective


Related Clusters


Related MPC Departments

Legal Practice

Administration of Justice

Security Services

Parks and Recreation

Appraising and Verifying