Government Careers¶
Access via Work → Government Careers. These roles carry unique annual events — many are life-or-death choices where your stats decide the outcome.
Danger
Law-enforcement, fire and rescue roles can be fatal. Armed confrontations, flashovers, and hostage scenarios can kill your character if stats are too low or you make the wrong call.
Law Enforcement (Police)¶
All ranks require a clean record and a First Aid Certificate. Fitness is tested annually — fall below the threshold and you risk losing the job.
| Title | Salary | Promote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Cadet | $38,000 | 1yr · 70% | First Aid · Fitness 55 |
| Police Officer | $52,000 | 2yr · 72% | |
| Senior Officer | $62,000 | 3yr · 75% | |
| Police Sergeant | $75,000 | 3yr · 78% | |
| Police Lieutenant | $90,000 | 4yr · 82% | |
| Police Captain | $108,000 | 4yr · 85% | |
| Deputy Chief | $130,000 | 5yr · 88% | |
| Police Chief | $160,000 | Terminal |
Specialist Branches¶
Unlocked with experience as a Police Officer or above:
| Branch | Roles | Key Requirements | Unique Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dive Unit | Dive Unit Officer → Senior Dive Unit Officer | Diving Licence + Fitness 65+ | Underwater searches, rescues, entanglement |
| Detective | Detective → Senior Detective → Detective Inspector | Smarts 60+ | Cold cases, informant extractions, court |
| SWAT | SWAT Officer → SWAT Team Leader | Fitness 70+ | Hostage rescues, active-shooter response |
| Bomb Disposal | Bomb Disposal Technician → Senior | Smarts 72+ | IED disarmament, controlled detonations |
Fire Department¶
Requires First Aid + Fitness 60+. High-stress career with life-or-death annual events.
Firefighter Recruit $36k → Firefighter $50k → Senior Firefighter $62k → Fire Lieutenant $76k → Fire Captain $92k → Battalion Chief $110k → Fire Chief $135k.
Emergency Medical Services¶
Requires a First Aid Certificate. Patient-focused, with cardiac saves, mass-casualty management, and clinical-audit events.
EMT $34k → Paramedic $48k → Senior Paramedic $58k → Paramedic Supervisor $70k → EMS Lieutenant $85k → EMS Captain $100k.