Controlling the Crime Rate
With crime increasing at an alarming rate, law enforcement is the need of hour and the major concerns for countries all across the globe. There has countless opportunities in the field of law enforcement like police, investigation officers etc. It has been observed that there has been a steep rise in the demand of people in these jobs with the increase in crime rate.

This has opened doors to Indian professionals to opt for a career in law enforcement. As per a study, there has been in the employment of officials in law enforcement agencies in the United States. The pay scales differ for different positions and are generally are not so high initially.

Opportunities Galore

Police Officers
Police officers work in municipal police departments of various sizes. Their law enforcement duties including maintaining regular patrols and responding to calls for service.

Special Police Agencies
Some of the examples of special police agencies are Public college and university police forces, public school district police, and agencies serving transportation systems and facilities.

State police officers (highway patrol officers)
Arrest criminals Statewide and patrol highways to enforce motor vehicle laws and regulations.

Detectives
Investigators who gather facts and collect evidence for criminal cases.

Drug Enforcement Administration Agents
Enforce laws and regulations relating to illegal drugs.

Immigration Service Agents and Inspectors
Immigration Service Agents and Inspectors facilitate the entry of legal visitors and immigrants to a country and detain and deport those arriving illegally.

Customs Inspectors
Inspect cargo, baggage, and articles carried by people and carriers including vehicles, trains and aircraft entering or leaving a country to enforce laws governing imports and exports.

Secret Service Agents
Secret Service Agents protect the President, Vice President, Presidential candidates, foreign dignitaries and investigate counterfeiting & forgery of Government checks or bonds.

Tax Officers
Tax officers handle cases concerning income tax, wealth tax, gift tax, estate duty, etc.

Forensic Scientist
They are primarily concerned with the application of scientific principles for the investigation of crime.

Criminologists
While some criminologists work with forensic scientists scouting for evidence on the crime scene and later in labs, others work with psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation experts.

Must Haves
There is no specific qualifications required for entering this field, though a candidate needs to minimum of 21 years old and without any criminal record. Most international agencies prefer candidates with some type of law enforcement, psychology or/and criminology college education. Some agencies also have academic/physical tests, which the candidate must clear. Basic attributes a candidate have :