PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security; Government & Public Administration

Keeping our county clean, well-maintained, and safe is a huge responsibility on a multitude of levels. From managing physical assets (streets, parks, water, etc.) to rescuing puppies from burning buildings, public works and safety personnel have a direct and meaningful impact on all residents in a community.

CORE SKILLS
MORE SKILLS

Negotiation
Persuasion
Social perceptiveness
Problem solving and critical thinking
Communication - written and oral

Active listening
Creativity and flexible thinking
Judgment and decision making
Service orientation
Ability to work independently
Respect for hierarchy
Resilience
Collaboration

JOCO WORKS WORLD LEADER

WORKFORCE INNOVATORS

WORLD PARTNERS
Johnston Community College
Johnston County Emergency Services
Johnston County Health Department
Town of Benson
Town of Clayton

Industry Occupation	Annual Entry Wage	Annual Experienced Wage	Education Required
Lawyers	50,050	163,300	Doctoral or Professional Degree
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	64,820	101,640	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	48,040	83,640	High School Diploma or Equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers	40,120	78,330	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	37,200	46,920	Bachelor's Degree
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	51,490	68,310	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Private Detective and Investigators	45,420	80,560	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Forensic Science Technicians	37,670	60,730	Bachelor's Degree
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	38,000	64,610	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	44,640	80,600	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	36,970	61,480	Associate's Degree
Animal Control Workers	39,160	47,480	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Paramedics	37,470	47,460	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Firefighters	29,160	51,220	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Security Guards	22,760	33,860	High School Diploma or Equivalent
Emergency Medical Technicians	28,720	37,410	Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Value	Value	Value	Value