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How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

The term substance abuse means an excessive, dependent and indiscriminate use of chemical substances, such as prescription medications, alcohol or illegal drugs. A substance abuse counselor works with clients who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Substance abuse counselors provide group, individual and family counseling as well as work with the client for quitting and preventing drug and alcohol...

How to become an Information Security Analyst

The computer field is a heavily sought after occupation. Along with computer technologies come careers offering security of the information put into these computers. Information Security Analyst careers are what is going to help keep private and sensitive information secure. Responsibilites of an Informational Security Analyst  An information security analyst protects and keeps sensitive data...

How to Become a Surveillance Officer

As a surveillance officer, you’ll work with members of a company’s security department in order to patrol certain areas and prevent crime from happening. You could work in a variety of environments including department stores, casinos, apartment buildings, schools, or even theme parks. A number of techniques could be used to detect crime, including using closed circuit cameras, hidden microphones,...

How to Become a Private Security Agent

If you're interested in being a security guard, becoming a private security agent can be an excellent way to increase your earning potential and provide for more interesting and challenging security situations. Private security agents often provide security for high net worth individuals and even famous celebrities. A private security agent gets paid significantly more than an ordinary security guard,...

How to Become a Fish & Game Warden

Fish & Game Wardens work in a specialized field of law enforcement and are responsible for enforcing laws that protect fish, wildlife and animal habitats from poaching, abuse and illegal taking of endangered species. Those seeking work as a game warden is typically someone who enjoys the outdoors, protecting wildlife and interacting with hunters and fishermen. The job requirement of a game...

How to become a Prison Warden

A prison warden has many important leadership responsibilities related to the incarceration of criminals in our criminal justice system. Not only are they responsible for every aspect of prisoners’ lives, they must also oversee staff to make sure they are carrying out their job duties properly. If being a prison warden is a career you want to pursue, the right education and skills are a must....

How to Become a Bounty Hunter

Although some people may entertain glamorous ideas about this profession, being a bounty hunter is very serious business. Bail enforcement agents (aka “bounty hunters”) perform very exciting but dangerous duties. It is their job to find, apprehend and bring back people who have jumped bail—i.e., people who, although released after qualifying for bail, are most probably guilty of very serious...