Prosecutor
ProsecutorBy: Shelby Savage
County ProsecutorJob ResponsibilitiesChief law enforcement
officers of their countyResponsible for enforcing criminal laws in
their county Bench trials as well jury trialsAided by assistant
district attorneys
Elaborate on the several different majors available 2County
ProsecutorRequirements for HiringFour years of collegeThree years
of Law SchoolPass the Bar ExaminationFive years of experience
(NJ)Nominated by the Governor and voted on by the Senate judiciary
committee
County Prosecutor Salary BreakdownDifferent with every
state$178,056 (Harris County, Texas)$121,226 (Milwaukee,
Wisconsin)$47,350 (Pell City, Alabama) Gender Breakdown 64 (out of
100) are male36 (out of 100) are female
County ProsecutorJob Benefits Different with every stateEmployee
and dependent coverage for medical, vision, and dental. (WA)Life
and long-term disability options. (WA)Domestic partnership
benefits. (WA)SchoolsUABUNA USAUniversity of Alabama
County ProsecutorList of Popular Possible Majors (These Apply To
All Three Levels) Political SciencePre-LawCriminal
JusticeGovernment History
State ProsecutorJob ResponsibilitiesEnforce all criminal laws in
their stateProsecute big businesses and public officials engaging
in criminal activity in their stateBench and jury trialsAided by
paralegals, law enforcement, and investigators for the
prosecution
State ProsecutorHiring RequirementsFour years of college Three
years of Law SchoolPass the Bar ExaminationPrevious work
experienceElected by the people they represent
State ProsecutorSalary BreakdownDifferent with every
state$38,680--$45,506 (Pell City, AL)Gender Breakdown64 (out of
100) are male36 (out of 100) are female
State ProsecutorJob BenefitsDifferent with every stateEmployee
and dependent coverage for medical, vision, and dental. (WA)Life
and long-term disability options. (WA)Domestic partnership
benefits. (WA)SchoolsUNA USAUABUniversity of Alabama
Federal ProsecutorJob ResponsibilitiesFederal prosecutors
represent the United States federal government in court
proceedingsThey handle many different types of cases, including
drug trafficking, murder (though not often), and embezzlement They
are aided by the federal departments as well as the state
departments
Federal ProsecutorHiring RequirementsPrevious work experience
Put in an applicationInterviewMore detailed applicationBackground
checkProbationary period (12-14 months)During which time a deeper
background check will be conducted
Federal ProsecutorSalary Breakdown$45,349--$53,352The average
entry-level: $50,000Gender Breakdown64 (out of 100) male36 (out of
100) female
Federal ProsecutorJob BenefitsEmployee and dependent coverage
for medical, vision, and dental. (WA)Life and long-term disability
options. (WA)Domestic partnership benefits. (WA)SchoolsUNA
UABUSAUniversity of Alabama
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