Police Officer, Detectives, and Special Agents Police officers, detectives, and special agents are responsible for enforcing statutes, laws, and regulations that ensure the safety and well-being of our nation's citizens. Police officers may investigate burglaries, monitor neighborhoods and respond to emergency requests. Detectives may investigate criminal cases by gathering facts and collecting evidence. Special agents may conduct surveillance, participate in undercover assignments and protect officials. Currently 68,000 women in the U.S. work in law enforcement.1 If you are a woman who likes excitement, seeks justice and wants to be of service to your community then this may be the job for you! Employment as a police officer, detective and special agent Career ladder Earnings Training to become a: Police officer and detective Special agent Training programs near you Employers and unions to contact Women's support groups Occupations related to police officers, detectives and special agents Additional information resources (book, videos, etc.) 1. Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics; Women's Bureau at http://www2.dol.gov/dol/wb/public/wb_pubs/nontra97.htm. Data Sources: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics International Union of Police Associations Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Marshal Service U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Women working in or training for nontraditional job and industry employers     | Home | Contact | Search/Sitemap | User Guides | Events | Internet Guide | Email Lists | Copyright © 1998, Wider Opportunities for Women, All Rights Reserved.