Working for the government can give you more job stability than working in the general sector. When working for the government there are government jobs for entry-level personnel, for experienced professionals, and everywhere in between. Over the past years, people who are accepting government jobs has increased considerably.

One type of entry-level government job would be working as a firefighter. Yes, this is a government job that is full of dangers and risks but if you are a person who likes to help people and pets in difficult situations, thrive on adrenalin, and are adventurous, this might be the perfect job for you. To get a good job as a firefighter all you need to have is your high school diploma along with taking some classes in fire fighting. On average working, as a firefighter, you can earn from twenty-one to twenty-four dollars an hour. It all depends on where you get the job, how much experience you have, and what type of skills you are offering.

If those government jobs and private jobs are too adventurous for you and numbers are more your style, you could get a job as an accounting or auditing professional. These are the people who are responsible for keeping track of large numbers in the government. Accounts will fill out financial reports that help judge the financial performance of a firm or section of the government. They will also keep the books. An auditor is the one that goes over the accountant's books to see if there have been any errors made.

To help get entry-level government jobs in either field it would help to have a degree in the field of economics, accounts, or commerce. On average most make twenty-eight dollars an hour and upwards.