uniformed service
Dressed-code occupation
A uniformed service is a branch of government whose members wear distinctive dress identifying their role—typically military branches, but also organizations like the Public Health Service or NOAA Corps.
The term distinguishes these services from civilian agencies: Her father spent thirty years in the uniformed services.
Members are subject to specific codes of conduct and often receive distinct benefits.
Armed forces member
- trooperMounted soldier or patroller
- armyOrganized land-based military
- navyMaritime military force
- air forceMilitary aviation branch
marines · infantry · sergeant · lieutenant · colonel · general · cadet · barracks
Public lands officer
- customs officerBorder control agent
- border patrolBoundary enforcement agency
- coast guardMaritime safety and rescue service
- postal carrierOne who delivers mail
security guard · game warden · school resource officer · correctional officer · honor guard · ceremonial
Emergency blaze responder
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- EMTPrehospital care professional
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
fire engine · rescue · station · dispatcher · triage · siren · turnout gear · ladder truck
Authority figure in uniform
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
- constableLow-ranking peace officer
precinct · beat cop · dispatcher · squad car · arrest · law enforcement · investigation · SWAT
soldier
Armed forces member
air force · marines · infantry · sergeant · lieutenant · colonel · general · cadet · barracks · deployment
park ranger
Public lands officer
- customs officerBorder control agent
- border patrolBoundary enforcement agency
- coast guardMaritime safety and rescue service
postal carrier · security guard · game warden · school resource officer · correctional officer · honor guard · ceremonial
firefighter
Emergency blaze responder
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- EMTPrehospital care professional
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
ambulance · fire engine · rescue · station · dispatcher · triage · siren · turnout gear · ladder truck · hazmat
officer
Authority figure in uniform
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
constable · precinct · beat cop · dispatcher · squad car · arrest · law enforcement · investigation · SWAT · undercover
uniformed servicefreelance work
Self-directed paid projects
self-employment · gig work · entrepreneurship · sole proprietorship
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