Careers in Intelligence & National Security

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The types of careers related to intelligence and national security are incredibly wide-ranging, from the obvious, like military service member, to the not-so-obvious, like logistician. Some careers in intelligence and national security can be difficult to attain, such as high-ranking intelligence officers or field agents, but adjacent fields such as computer science, linguistics, and business analytics can provide entry points into the wider intelligence network.

This single comprehensive guidebook provides students that are passionate about the intelligence & national security industry with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. Careers in Intelligence & National Security Industry is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

This volume offers insight into what it’s like to investigate high-level threats to the country, and to contribute to the prevention of such threats in the future. If you are interested in how to turn your passion for patriotism, investigation, security, technology, and related disciplines into a fulfilling career, this book is for you.

Careers in Intelligence & National Security details 31 Profiles in related occupations, including:

• Cartographer and Photogrammetrist
• Computer and Information Research Scientist
• Information Security Analyst
• Interpreter and Translator
• Lawyer
• Military Intelligence Specialist
• Police Officer/Detective
• Security Guard

Interesting enhancements, like “A Day in the Life of…”, and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion. A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job. This section offers insight into specific areas of this career path including Actuaries to Emergency Management Directors and Telecommunications Technicians.

Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes median pay, job outlook, typical education requirements, working conditions, and recommended areas of interest. This is followed by these major categories:

• Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
• How to Become… that explains how to begin and grow a career within a specific career profile by describing important qualities, education, licenses and certifications, and advancement opportunities.
• Similar Occupations lists specific jobs that are related in some way to the entrepreneurial career profiled.
• Job Outlook and Job Prospects describe current and anticipated rate of growth for a specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.

In addition, each profile provides important qualities for the job, specific and general job requirements, anticipated rates of growth, and why. Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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