Occupational Expectations

Step 1
Describe the type of job you plan on pursuing post high school/college.
● Is there a possibility to increase your salary?
● What does the job market look like for this job? (look at unemployment rate)
● What job responsibilities would you like or expect to have?

Use the websites below to begin researching possible careers. Narrow it down to one possible career.
- US Dept. of Labor--BLS—What interests you?: https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
- Collegboard.com Majors & Career Central: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html

Job/Career Title: Detective

Your answers to the questions above in paragraph form: the higher ranked you are the more money you get
paid. For example, a police officer gets paid less than a detective. They look for people who has a bachelor's
degree, law enforcement or military experience, and those who can speak more than one languages. You have
the responsibility of responding to emergency calls, collect important details of a crime scene, and etc.

Step 2
Use a website like simplyhired.com, idealist.org (for nonprofits), or indeed.com (there are several others and
some are more specialized for particular occupations) to research how salaries for the same job vary across the
nation.

What cities are you considering and what is the average starting salary? Paste a link of the website where you
got your information.

First choice city: Average Starting Salary: $62,514

Second choice city: Average Starting Salary: $62,514

Third choice city: Average Starting Salary: $56,666

https://www.simplyhired.com/search?q=Police+Officer&l=Santa+Clarita%2C+CA&job=9K3HlTUL89bHNPZ
PIm1TURFeJ1cGsw0fL90OLVO1eqxEWTSJFp89WA

What type of education is required or expected for this occupation? (college degree(s), special schools,
licenses, permits, training programs, etc). Answer in complete sentences.

They look for people who has a bachelor's degree, law enforcement or military experience, and those who can
speak more than one languages.

Using your possible future job title, search for a job currently available in at least one of the three locations
from above. In full sentences, what do you need to do in order to be qualified for this job? How do you attain
the qualifications necessary for this job?
City: san fernando
Job requirements and responsibilities:
It states, “ 1. At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy
graduation.

2. Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High
School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an
accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation
demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test.

3. United States citizenship, or non-citizens must be permanent resident aliens who, in accordance with the
requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are eligible and have applied for
citizenship. Documentation that the USCIS accepted the candidate's application for citizenship prior to the
written test date must be submitted during the selection process. “