Also called: Police Diver, Fire Rescue Diver
A police officer or firefighter who dives to rescue people and recover evidence.
Public safety divers search murky lakes and rivers by touch, recovering drowning victims, vehicles, and weapons. Most of the time they work regular police or fire duties.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 3 years after high school. Police or fire academy, then public safety diver certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Fire Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Side-scan sonar finds targets faster; searching murky water by touch and recovering victims stays human.
Classes: Physical education and swimming, Government, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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