If you’re sick of the same old same old in terms of career options in NH law enforcement, you might be intrigued by the exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a career in engineering. It’s not all about teaching or practicing medicine anymore. With the advancement of technology and smarter buildings, there are a ton of career opportunities out there for those interested in engineering. One of these emerging careers includes working with companies and government agencies to create or update sustainable building designs for law enforcement. As local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continue to grow and expand, engineers are finding themselves in a position for career advancement. Not only are they able to go up the ranks and get hired on with these law enforcement agencies in executive roles, but they also get to directly impact their communities by serving on committees and boards that help townships and cities run more smoothly.

So, what does sustainable building design look like? For law enforcement, it takes on a couple different forms. One way is simply creating more secure buildings that will keep criminals out. A greater effort is focused on creating buildings that can handle most natural disasters. Technological advancements make it easier to create stunning building structures while ensuring security at the same time. Other factors to consider are whether the building will be “smart”. It’s all about energy efficiency now. Buildings must also be adaptable to laws and regulations that might change when governing bodies decide to make changes. For instance, in Isla Vista, California, a small community near UC Santa Barbara, the police department is moving into a two-way intersection for the first time in history. Up until now, the police station had been located along a one-way street. Coming into play were some renovations and some innovative thinking by local engineers.

Although law enforcement may not need engineers in the same sense that, say, healthcare, commercial business, or government would, the more advanced technology becomes, the more important it is for these agencies to hire engineers to help build smart, sustainable infrastructures. New Hampshire has a growing issue of career opportunities in law enforcement, and a shortage of qualified candidates to take the positions. The best way to fill these roles is to draw in workers from other sectors. Building engineers are one group that would benefit from lateral moves.

So, if you’re an engineer in the healthcare or commercial development industry, you might want to consider a “lateral move” into law enforcement. If you’re sick and tired of working on retail or medical buildings that will only ever be used by a select few, you might be a perfect fit for this career path. It’s simple, if you are tired of the same old same old and want to find something that is truly rewarding, consider making a lateral move into a law enforcement position in New Hampshire. If it’s not for you, there are always other NH engineering jobs to consider.