Federal Law Enforcement Career Resources

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Major Agencies

Federal Bureau of Investigation The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates violations of all Federal laws that are not covered in the jurisdiction of other Federal agencies. These investigations may include bank roberies, kidnapping, treason, civil rights violations, extortions, and the assaulting or killing of any Federal Government employee. The FBI runs a national crime lab, the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and maintains a centralized system of fingerprint identification. This is probably the most varied and interesting of all criminal justice careers.

Drug Enforcement Administration The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforcesstatutes and laws relating to the unlawful distribution and use of narcotics such as heroin, opium, marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogenes, and synthetic (man made) narcotics such as methamphetamines and barbiturates. The main emphasis is on stopping the the narcotics trade at the source both in the United States and abroad. Agents may work a significant amount of their careers undercover.

United States Postal Service Inspector The U.S. Postal Service Inspector investigates over 250 different types of illegal activities involving the mail. These may include mail theft, mail fraud, and illegal drug trafficking or money laundering through the mails. The U.S. Postal Service investigative agency is the oldest Federal Law Enforcement agency still in existence.

United States Marshals Service Deputy United States Marshals supervise the security of Federal Court Proceedings by maintaining order, guarding prisoners, and serving orders of the courts. They also run the Federal Witness Protection Program, and transport all Federal Prisoners to court proceedings, as well as transport inmates from one Federal Prison to another. Deputy Marshals are well paid and have significant opportunites for career advancements.

Federal Bureau of Prisons The Federal Bureau of Prisons is the fastest growing Federal Agency. Federal Law Enforcement career opportunities are greater in the Bureau of Prisons than any of the other agencies on this list. The Bureau of Prisons provides a safe and secure living environment for the inmates that have been sentenced in Federal Court. These are the inmates that were caught and prosecuted by the other Federal Law Enforcement officers on this page. Career advancement opportunites, a stable work environment, and the opportunities to transfer to any area of the country are reasons to consider a career with the Bureau of Prisons.For Bureau of Prisons History visit Alcatraz - The Warden Johnston Years - The Rock in the Age of the Public Enemies: historical documents, photographs, articles, and biographies about America's Devil's Island.

Internal Revenue Service The Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service investigates tax fraud, and the failure of individuals or companies to file tax returns. A second unit called Internal Security Inspectors investigate suspected cases of employee misconduct or illegal activities.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agents investigate and enforce laws that relate to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives. Agents may work undercover and may coordinate raids on firearms an explosive smugglers. An exciting and potentially dangerous career awaits all new ATF agents.

United States Customs Service The U.S. Customs service is a part of the Department of the Treasury. It's agents collect duties and taxes on goods and services exported from or imported into the United States, and perform investigations in revenue thefts, cargo thefts, and the smuggling of illegal narcotics. Agents are employed mainly in port cities and cities with international airports, as well as along the border states located next to Mexico and Canada.

Immigration and Naturalization Service The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) enforces our countries immigration and naturalization laws. They are enforced by Border Patrol Agents and Criminal Investigatiors. They prevent illegal entries into the United States, and determine the immigration status of persons applying for citizenship. INS agents generally assist the U.S. Customs Service in preventing the importation of illegal goods and services.

United States Secret Service The United States Secret Service is charged with protecting the President of the United States, the Vice President, their families, former Presidents and their families, and heads of foreign states while in America. They also provide security for the White House, the Vice President's home, and the Treasury building. They have an investigation branch that investigates all crimes relating to currency, coin, stamp, government bonds, computer fraud and credit card fraud.

EPA Enforcement it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it!

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Employment Opportunities

Ira Wilsker's Job Listings Hundreds of links to different job openings at the state, county, and municipal level are listed here. If you're interested in being a cop or a correctional officer at the state, county, or municipal level, then start looking here.

HotSeat Can you survive this mock interview and still land the job? A fun way to learn crucial interviewing skills.

America's Job Bank A computerized network that links state Employment Service offices to provide job seekers with the largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere.

NASA Human Spaceflight - After a couple of decades of planning, the International Space Station is starting to look a lot like a tangible reality. In fact, if you pick your spots, you should be able to see the station from Earth. For a list of such opportunities, plus real-time station tracking, a video scrapbook, and mission recaps, check of NASA's comprehensive Spaceflight site.

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Solve a Crime

Cold Case - True Crime Investigations Cold Case provides you the opportunity to assist law enforcement in solving actual murder cases classified as being "Cold."

Unsolved Mysteries Real cases from the popular television show. Includes video clips and interviews.

America's Most Wanted More cases from yet another popular television show. Lots of cases. You can even help find missing children.

FBI's 10 Most Wanted List Print out the mug shots and paste them on your wall. Site includes a great FAQ about the 10 Most Wanted List program.

United States Customs Service Most Wanted List Pictures and descriptions.

United States Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted List What a great reference it would be if you helped catch one of the most wanted on one of these lists.

United States Drug Enforcement Administration Fugitives List True SCUM being sought by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Careful, you can expect everyone of these thugs to be armed and dangerous.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Most Wanted List Gunrunners, terrorists, moonshiners, you name it, you'll find it here.

The World's Most Wanted - US Listings Comprehensive list of links to wanted lists from law enforcement departments in all 50 states.

Evidence: The True Witness - the place to go when you don't have a clue about forensic science.

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America's Stupidest Criminals

Stupid People, Crime and Current Events A funny page of true stories and facts on stupid U.S. laws, stupid inmate lawsuits, strange and true Canadian laws, and the difference between drug dealers and softward developers.

America's Dumest Criminals From the television show with the same name. Real crimes as told by real cops. This site features Quicktime clips from the television show. Good stuff!

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Cops on the Net

APB Online - all crime news, all the time. The source for Police crime news, information and entertainment.

The Police Officer's Internet Directory This is it. The best law enforcement directory on the net. Thousands of links all laid out in easy to find navigate categories.

On Patrol Magazine Everything from compelling stories about heroic police officers to fascinating features on technology, justice, and society.

Partners Off Duty Law Enforcement officers rely on their partners for their very lives. They rely on us for the same things. We're their families.

Other Law Enforcement Links

Cops Online , Police and Fire Career Guide , United State Law Enforcement Services, Inc. ,Health & Fitness Free Forum Advanced Combat Pistols , Action Gear Catalog , In-Sight Police Distributors , Safariland , In the Line of Duty , Law and Order Magazine

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Televison Court Rooms

The People's Court where you can watch and interact with the show LIVE over the Internet. Review the cases, tell them your opinions and submit your vote for the Defendant or the Plaintiff

Judge Judith Smart, savvy and opinionated, the irrepressible Judge Judith Sheindlin holds court as presiding judge over real-life cases on the Emmy-nominated syndicated reality courtroom show, JUDGE JUDY.

Court TV Famous Cases - in case you didn't get enough the first time around.

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Dumbs Laws & Silly Things

Dumb Laws - Be careful when you walk your pachyderm along San Francisco's Market Street--elephants are prohibited from strolling down the thoroughfare unless they're on a leash. Female chocoholics in Idaho rejoice--it's illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds

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