16 U.S. Jobs Most Likely To Offer Job Security And Good Working Conditions.

by Jacob Brown

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Job security is the probability that an individual will keep his or her job; a job with a high level of job security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of becoming unemployed. Often it is usually down to the employer, when it comes to an making an employee assured of his or her job. Some jobs do tend to have a high turnover regardless and for a select offer excellent job security and good working conditions.

The key attributes of these jobs are:

Activity: Workers are busy all the time.
Independence: Workers do their work alone.
Variety: Workers have something different to do every day.
Compensation: Workers are paid well in comparison with other workers.
Security: Workers have steady employment.
Working Conditions: Workers have good working conditions.

The jobs have been listed below:

Computer and information systems managers
Computer and information systems managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Median Annual Salary: $115,780 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16.9%

Chief executives
Chief executives determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Median Annual Salary: $165,080

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. They may also sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. They may also determine liability of defendant in civil cases. They may also perform wedding ceremonies.
Median Annual Salary: $119,270

Industrial-organizational psychologists
Industrial-organizational psychologists apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. They may also work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Median Annual Salary: $87,330 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 26.26%

Marketing managers
Marketing managers plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Median Annual Salary: $112,800 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.48%

Physicists
Physicists conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Median Annual Salary: $106,370 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 15.89%

Optometrists
Optometrists diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. They may also prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Median Annual Salary: $94,990 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 24.41%

Public relations managers
Public relations managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Median Annual Salary: $91,810 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.93%

Education administrators, elementary and secondary school
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
Median Annual Salary: $86,970 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 8.59%

General and operations managers
General and operations managers plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Median Annual Salary: $94,400

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. They may also diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. They may also perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Medical and health services managers
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Median Annual Salary: $84,270 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 16.01%

Lawyers
Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. They may also specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Median Annual Salary: $112,760 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.98%

Engineering managers
Engineering managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Median Annual Salary: $119,260 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 6.16%

Computer hardware engineers
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They may also supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Median Annual Salary: $98,810 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 3.77%

Orthodontists
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.