Public Safety

Contact the ACA for information on job openings and for a list of universities that offer degree programs in corrections.
American Correctional Association (ACA)
206 North Washington Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314-2528
Tel: (703) 224-0000
Fax: (703) 224-0179
http://www.aca.org

American Jail Association provides information on careers in corrections.
American Jail Association (AJA)
1135 Professional Court
Hagerstown, MD, 21740-5853
Tel: (301) 790-3930
Fax: (301) 790-2941
https://www.americanjail.org

American Society of Criminology offers education, publications, job postings, and information on careers in criminology.
American Society of Criminology (ASC)
1314 Kinnear Road, Suite 212
Columbus, OH, 43212-1156
Tel: (614) 292-9207
Fax: (614) 292-6767
Email: asc@asc41.com
https://www.asc41.com

Contact the AFIO for information about careers in intelligence and a list of members willing to speak at schools.
Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO)
7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 324
Falls Church, VA, 22043-2618
Tel: (703) 790-0320
Fax: (703) 991-1278
Email: afio@afio.com
https://www.afio.com

Visit the CIA's Web site to take a career assessment quiz and for information on career paths, recruitment schedules, and student opportunities, such as internships.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC, 20505
Fax: (571) 204-3800
https://www.cia.gov

Visit the FBI's Web site to learn more about a career as an FBI agent.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
WASHINGTON, DC, 20535-0001
Tel: (202) 324-3000
https://www.fbi.gov

Contact the FBP for information on entrance requirements, training, and career opportunities for corrections officers at the federal level.
Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP)
320 First St., NW
WASHINGTON, DC, 20534-0002
Tel: (202) 307-3198
https://www.bop.gov

Contact the IACP for information about careers in law enforcement.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1579
Tel: (800) 843-4227
Tel 2: (703) 836-6767
https://www.theiacp.org

Contact the NSA for information on careers in law enforcement and corrections.
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314-3490
Tel: (800) 424-7827
Fax: (703) 890-9158
https://www.sheriffs.org

U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides information about careers in customs and border protection.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC, 20004-3002
Tel: (877) 227-5511
Tel 2: (202) 325-8000
https://www.cbp.gov

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the nation from terrorist attacks at home and abroad.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Secretary of Homeland Security
Washington, DC, 20528
Tel: (202)-282-8000
https://www.dhs.gov

U.S. Marshals Service provides fact sheets, career opportunities, news, and other resources.
U.S. Marshals Service
Tel: (202) 307-9100
Email: us.marshals@usdoj.gov
https://www.usmarshals.gov

The U.S. Secret Services provides information on how to become a special agent.
U.S. Secret Service
Office of Government and Media Relations
245 Murray Ln., SW, Bldg. T-5
Washington, DC, 20528-0001
Tel: (202) 406-5708
https://www.secretservice.gov