Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.