Public Sector Opportunities
The government at any level has a diverse range of possible careers, from working in an office performing administrative tasks to an engineer outside ensuring infrastructure safety.
Why Work in the Public Sector?
Serving the public is a way of life for many veterans and their families. Working in government allows you to do just that—and with so many different ways to grow and adapt your skillset, it can be a fulfilling career.
Be Part of a Team
You’ll get to work as a key member of a highly organized unit in a constantly changing environment.
Have People Count on You
You will have the opportunity—directly or indirectly—to serve others.
Step Up and Lead
Nearly every office or department needs leadership to keep the wheels of government running smoothly and on time. This industry needs leaders. Could you be one of them?
Use Your Tech Skills
Communication is vital to the public sector and the use of technology has increased that importance.
Career Pathways in Public Sector
Law Enforcement
Serve and protect your community.
Median Salary:$53,260
Desired SkillsGood moral character, problem-solving skills, perform under pressure.
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High-performance decision-makers, respond to emergency situations.
Median Salary:$50,850
Desired Skillseffective communication, resilient, problem-solving, work as as team.
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Designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and roads.
Median Salary:$68,605
Desired Skillstechnical, mathematical, leadership, decision-making
viewA Few Industry Facts
31,154
Employees in the state government
$15k – $116k
Salary range for public employees
131,762
Local government employees in the state
One of the most stable industries to work in.
Great work-life balance.
Higher rate of internal promotion opportunity.
Potential to make a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Featured Companies
more companiesModern day policing can be challenging, exciting, and fast-paced. It takes a person of upstanding character, a giving heart, and a strong commitment to the community to wear an Elkhart Police Department badge. Are you ready to protect and serve?
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The Fort Wayne Police Department is a full-service, highly sophisticated professional agency. Through innovative leadership and dedication to providing quality services, our Department maximizes its resources to provide a high quality work environment.
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The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is charged with growing the state economy, driving economic development, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state.
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