Public Service & Safety

Set the Bar High

If your child cares about fairness and wants to help protect and serve their community, this career field is a great place to start. With courses shaped by experts in law and public safety, your child can begin exploring careers in criminal justice — and discover how they can help build a safer, more just world.

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Which pathways are offered?

Arkansas Military Security & Service — If your child is drawn to military service, leadership, or protecting others, this pathway offers a unique opportunity to explore careers in these fields. They’ll gain insight into military history, security, and public service while exploring career opportunities in defense and related fields. Through partnerships with the Arkansas National Guard, Virtual Arkansas, and the Division of Career and Technical Education, they’ll also gain real-world perspective on service careers.

Criminal Justice — From understanding how laws are created to exploring how communities are protected, this pathway gives your child a closer look at the criminal justice system. They’ll explore the history and structure of the criminal justice system, along with crime, punishment, and the agencies responsible for upholding the law. They’ll also gain insight into career opportunities and the importance of public service and strong community relationships.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Military service member 
  • National Guard member
  • Police, fire, and ambulance dispatcher
  • Police and patrol officer
  • Customs and border protection officer
  • Fingerprint identification technician
  • Customs inspectors 
  • Paralegal
  • Legal secretary
  • Lawyer
  • Bailiff
  • Mediator
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1Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications after a student graduates from high school.