ODOT partnered with the Ashland Police Department to raise awareness about unlicensed movers. 
Federal Level: The federal arena of law enforcement careers is broad and vast. The options are almost 
endless, and the rewards outweigh most of the other local agencies. However, there is a catch, which 
centers on education and experience. Most law enforcement-related careers in the federal arena require a 
bachelor’s degree, at a minimum plus three years of related full-time work experience before applying. 
Candidates interested in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a special agent, for example, are 
looking at the following educational requirements: 
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A bachelor’s degree in either accounting, computer science/information technology, foreign 
language (only a criminal justice major if the candidate is planning on working full-time for a 
law enforcement agency for at least three years before applying), 
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OR a JD degree from an accredited law school, 
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OR a diversified bachelor’s degree AND three years of professional experience, OR a master’s 
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