Career Research Project By: Makayla Dumas

Police Officer The first career I am most interested in is a police officer. The duties of a police officer focus on protecting people and property. I want to be a cop because I desire to make an impact on the community. Lifestyle: I would have a pretty normal life off duty. And on duty my life would be pretty crazy but that's okay. I would want this lifestyle. Location: I might have to relocate to a bigger city if I want to do that. Career Cluster: Law and Public Safety

10 characteristics of a Police Officer Values- The values of a police officer include: leadership, integrity, excellence, fairness, and teamwork Tasks and responsibilities-Some responsibilities of a police officer are to respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases. Working with data-people-things: people Working environment- The working environment can be in an office, but also patrolling wherever you're working. Working hours- Most Officers work 40 hours a week or more. Some responsibilities of a police officer are to respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, issue citations, and occasionally testify in court cases.

10) International career outlook- 10% Continued… 6) Aptitudes and abilities- All police officers need to have the following abilities: problem solving skills, follow orders, capacity to learn, capacity for compassion and respect, effective communication skills. 7) Education and training- The minimum requirement for education is a high school diploma and then training includes going to police academy. 8) Salary and benefits- Salary: $56,980. Benefits: excellent dental, medical, and vision coverage 9) Career outlook- 5% 10) International career outlook- 10%

2) Firefighter The second career I am interested in is being a firefighter. A firefighter is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting. I want to be a firefighter because I enjoy helping people and it's a very rewarding job. Lifestyle: The lifestyle of a firefighter would be a life that I’d want. Location: I would probably have to move to a bigger city. Like Chicago, Los Angeles, or Orlando. Career Cluster: Law and Public Safety

10 Characteristics of a Firefighter Values- The values of a firefighter include: integrity, physical fitness, communication skills, flexibility, dedication, team player, and tolerance. Tasks and responsibilities- The main duties of a firefighter includes responding to a wide variety of calls, such as car crashes, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue, and general rescue as well as fires. Working with data-people-things-people Working environment- Their working environment includes being at a fire station and being prepared for a fire. And then going out into the field and help people in the community they are in. Working hours- The majority work for 24 hours straight, then get a two or three day break. 10 Characteristics of a Firefighter

10) International career outlook- 7% Continued… 6) Aptitudes and abilities- To become a firefighter you will need to have, stamina and a high level of physical fitness. A high level of self discipline. Following instructions and regulations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. The ability to write accurate incident reports. 7) Education and training- You must have a high school diploma, EMT certification, and extensive on- the-job training. 8) Salary and benefits- salary: $46,870 annually. Benefits: vacation pay, health insurance, early retirement, and a pension plan. 9) Career outlook- Firefighter jobs are expected to grow 5% from 2014-2024. 10) International career outlook- 7%

3) Music teacher A music teacher is a person who teaches students to play a musical instrument. I’m interested in this career because I’d like to be a teacher and I love playing my instrument so it’d be cool to teach someone else. Lifestyle: This lifestyle might not exactly match the life I want to live in my future. Location: I could live wherever I want if I were a teacher cause they always need teachers. Career Cluster: Education and training.

10 Characteristics of a Music Teacher Values- Some values of a teacher include: leadership, compassion, and fairness. Tasks and responsibilities- Some responsibilities of a teacher are preparing lesson plans, encouraging students, and communicating with parents about students progress. Working with data-people-things- people Working environment- a school Working hours- Teachers usually work 40 hours a week.

10) International career outlook- 6% continued... 6) Aptitudes and abilities- To be an effective teacher some abilities you must have are managing discipline, teaching skills, and the knowledge to impart. 7) Education and training- A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for licensure. 8) Salary and benefits- Salary: $54,120. Benefits: Making a difference in your students lives. 9) Career outlook- 6% 10) International career outlook- 6%