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What's It Like to Work in Public Service Fields?

Public service professionals sometimes work in high-stress, fast-paced environments to protect, serve or educate others. People in this field may put their own safety on the line to help others. Public service professionals are often hired by states, cities, counties or school districts.

Teachers, firefighters, community planners, road maintenance workers, members of the military and many others keep our cities, counties, state and country functioning properly.

 

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Talents & Interests

People who excel in this field often have these characteristics or interests: 

  • want to make a difference
  • enjoy helping others
  • like creating a sense of order
  • have a protective instinct or sense of curiosity 

Discover More About This Industry

  • Mental Health Provider

  • Early Childhood Teacher

  • Elementary Teacher

Explore More

Role-playing games are a perfect way to imagine working in various professions as firefighters, teachers, detectives and more. And there are plenty of toys to help explore!

  • Firefighters: Toys range from trucks and costumes to building kits and play equipment.
  • Teachers: Toys that promote learning and caring for others (like dolls or pets) provide a great view into teaching and other childcare professions.
  • Police: Toys range from cars and costumes to themed play mats and equipment.
  • Military: Tactical toys like games, vehicles and costumes — even books — abound for anyone interested in the military.
  • Paramedics: From doctor kits to anatomy books to the game Operation, many toys help role-play giving someone emergency medical help.

Real Success Stories

  • Lesa Schulte

    Preschool Teacher

  • Lacy Wolters

    High School Teacher

  • Chastity Troxel

    Apprenticeship Program Manager

  • Brittany Horning

    School Library Media Specialist

Featured Jobs in Public Service

Police and sheriff's patrol officer High Demand!

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state or federal laws and ordinances. 

Elementary school teacher High Demand!

Teach academic, social and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Library technician High Demand!

Help librarians with all aspects of running a library.

EMT and paramedic High Demand!

Respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities.

Firefighter High Demand!

Control and put out fires and respond to emergencies where life, property or the environment is at risk.

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