Is being a EMT a government job?
Being a fireman is not necessarily a government job. It depends who your employer is. If you become a fireman and lets say work for the Fire Dept of your city, than you are technically a city employee. If you work for a private company, like an ambulance service or a hospital then you are not. A therapist working in a hospital is not a government employee, but a therapist working for the FBI is, you get the correlation? So if you an EMT for a hospital, no you are not a government employee. If you are an EMT for the City of Phoenix (example) fire Dept, then you are a city employee. Good luck!
How do people get government jobs?
In most states, by Civil Service law, tests must be given, even if your chances of getting a job are slim, plus it depends on how many openings there are in a given job title. Some lists for some job titles move slowly, due to available openings (not enough people took the higher-level test for that particular title, creating openings; some move fast due to many openings. Check out your county, and/or state's Civil Service website; also check out your county/state's Judicial website. Increase your odds by taking as many tests as you qualify for. Try not to go in as an Appointee (no test). If there are layoffs, they're the first to go. They have no senority, nor bump rights. You're better off going in as a Certified (test taken) where you can build up senority rights, and take Promo tests either within your job series (i.e. Clerk, Clerk I, II, III, depending on your state's job title series) or outside of it, if you're qualified. "Bumping" means being bumped down by someone with more senority who's within your job title series, to a lower title you held before your present one. I.e. NYS just had Judicial layoffs. Some Court Clerks (high salary) were bumped down to Office Assistants - a huge cut in salary. Sr. Court Reporters were bumped down to Court Reporters - again, huge salary cut. I took a test for my title, Law Stenographer, then Court Reporter (wasn't part of the Law Steno job title series). I retired 4 yrs. ago, just before the Judicial budget tanked. Keep taking tests and don't get discouraged. good luck
Is S.W.A.T. Police a government job?
ALL Law enforcement is a function of government. Local, County and State police departments have Special Weapons and Tactics teams (SWAT). So do many Federal law enforcement agencies. Civilian law enforcement is strictly the purview of civil authorities. The military cannot become involved in civilian law enforcement ( look up posse committatus on Google). The US Coast Guard, as part of the Department of Homeland Security ( and not the Department of Defense) is the only "military" branch which is able to enforce laws pertaining to civilians. They have SWAT Teams too, called Maritime Safety and Security Teams. But, like some other guys have told you there is no agency or department that is called SWAT. SWAT teams are part of some other law enforcement agency.
For civil engineering, is it better to have a government job or a private job?
I have only a Bachelor's degree, that too from a 2nd tier private university in South India. I now work for a private sector EPC giant. So I can tell you for sure that as exciting as it sounds, working for a private company will have its own down-sides. The most important of them being heavy pressure, uncomfortable work hours and more often than not, a posting in a far off area. Your chances of growth will depend on what kind of a company you are working for.If it is something like L&T or SPCL, which are majorly into the construction phase, you might end up working on site and minding execution work. And frankly, very little engineering is applied at the site. It is more or less a job for your managing skills and common sense at large. Another heads-up: if you hold a bachelors degree, it is not exactly enough to get you into a design-based job. Most companies prefer Post-Graduates. However, if you manage to find work in a consultancy firm, you will have an office based job and little exposure to the kind of issues faced during execution. So, even if you do enter the private sector, be sure of what you want to do and get into a suitable company accordingly. But then again, you could always make the best use of situations and mold yourself. Really depends on how you want to look at it.I answered a similar question elsewhere. Give it a read if you may :)Teja Jupudi's answer to Is it really bad that you can't crack a gov't job and work in the private sector?
What's the difference between state jobs and other government jobs?
(When I said other government jobs, I meant federal jobs).... Probably I need to clarify. Take the DOT for example. Why would the ferry system employed by the state government and not the actual federal government (shouldn't the ferries be a part of the DOT)?
Whats the difference between city law enforcement and government jobs?
City law enforcement officer jobs are government jobs. There are law enforcement officers that work for local governments such as cities, county governments, state governments, and the federal government. A police officer that works for a city can be considered a local police officer, a deputy sheriff is usually a county officer, a state trooper is an example of a state officer, and an FBI Special is an example of a federal officer. There are many different law enforcement officer jobs. Take classes in high school that will prepare you for college. Take classes that will improve your critical thinking skills and your communication skills. Get the best grades that you can. Plan on getting a college degree. Find out if there is a law enforcement explorer post in your area. If there is, try to become a law enforcement explorer. Being a law enforcement explorer is great for youths that might want to become law enforcement officers.
Getting a government job with no college degree?
There are many govt jobs available without college degrees...I am just not sure what level of govt agency you are talking about. You have city, county, state, and federal. I started working for a county agency right out of high school with no college degree. I started in a major entry level (mail clerk) but was able to work my way up thru the ranks by work experience in lieu of college courses. Takes a little longer as those with college degrees qualify quicker for promotions than you do. But you could be taking classes at nite during your employment. Alot of agencies will even flex your schedule to accomodate taking classes that will benefit your current position. I think overall you might want to look at more local agencies like city and county. And don't be afraid take an entry level position! Even though you may have tons of experience...get yourself in the door. Many promotions are open for current employees only...not to the public...so just get in! I worked for 17 yrs for a county agency...no college degree..hustling my tail...and making pretty decent money for no degree by working my way up the ladder. Best of luck to you!