My Occupation Research
High School Librarian
Monica Sheffo
Nature of Work
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*Manage the school library and media center.
*Order and process new materials
*Oversee the library budget
*Supervising student helpers and library clerical
staff
• *Meet with high school teachers and plan
corresponding units in which students will be
studying.
• *Maintain book collections and instruct students
how to do so
Education and Training
• * undergraduate degree in any accredited 4 year
university or college
• *Master’s degree program is recommended, but
not mandatory, though it will make you appear
more attractive to future employers
• My own personal path is to duel major in K-12
Education and Library Science
Other Qualifications
• *Extensive knowledge regarding various book genre
*Motive students and encourage a passion for
reading.
*Warm personality necessary to create a welcoming
library environment.
*Effective communication skills
*Knowledgeable about computers
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Job Outlook/Future Prospect
• *Employment is expected to rise 10% from 2010 to
2012.
• * With the major budget cuts taking place in
schools across the country, libraries are facing the
harshest blows.
Potential Earnings
• *The median salary for
a librarian in the United
States today is around
$57,201
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Related Occupations
• *Librarians can come in many different forms
Medical
University/College librarian
Librarian Aid
Grandfather’s Occupation
• Secret Service agent
• Presidents ReganClinton(1st term)
Nature of Work
• Protects the current and former Presidents,
visiting foreign diplomats
• Suppresses counterfeiting U.S Currency
• Carries out criminal investigations
Education and Training
• Each position in the Secret Service requires a
different entry level set of requirements
regarding education
• Having a basic college degree couldn’t hurt
• Training required varies depending on position or
specific field
Most intensive training takes place in Glynco, Georgia at
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
This is followed by specialized training at the Secret
Service Training Camp outside D.C
Other Qualifications
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A strong sense of integrity
Must be a U.S citizen
Must pass a complete background check
Must be drug free and pass a physical and
psychological evaluation
• Must pass a polygraph test
• All applicants must be between the ages of
21-37 years old.
The Secret Service Core Values
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1.) Justice
2.) Duty
3.) Courage
4.) Honesty
5.) Loyalty
Job Outlook/Future Prospects
• Since our world leaders will never cease to
need protection, there will always be jobs with
the Secret Service
• Available Jobs
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Special agents
Uniformed Division
Administrative, Technical, and Professional
Internships( for college students)
Potential Earnings
• Secret Service Agents can make anywhere
from $43,200- $73,354 a year
• After 5 years of service, the median salary is
$90,733
• After 10 years, the median salary is $95,000
Related Occupations
• The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• The Department of Homeland Security
Sources
• http://www.jobprofiles.org/edu912librarian.htm
• http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Libraria
n/Salary
• http://www.secretservice.gov/join/who.shtml
http://www.whatsmyincome.com/2010/03/moneysecret-service-agents/