SAFETY SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Safety, Security and Emergency Services
Careers in Safety and Security include emergency services, the army, navy, airforce and police services. Local police deal with bylaw enforcement, traffic policing and ensuring citizens feel safe and secure. The Emergency Services direct and manage fire services, emergency communications and disaster management services. Disaster Management manages the risks of a range of technological, natural, man-made and environmental disasters.
Because of their close work with people in their most vulnerable times of need, Safety, Security and Emergency Services employees play a vital role in educating and training communities to recognize the importance of disaster management and formal emergency services.
Work in these careers ranges from entry-level security guard work to specialised Emergency Medical Trauma (EMT) personnel as well as specialists who deal with the results of natural disasters like flooding. It also offers opportunities to volunteer as a Police Reservist or with the NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute).