Books on Criminal Justice Careers
Careers for the Criminal Justice Major by
The purpose of this book is to address the proper preparation for careers in criminal justice. Now more than ever, there is a societal demand for willing college graduates who are prepared to enter the field at the basic level, and eager to develop themselves into positions of responsibility and leadership. Due to rapid and continuous changes in technology and overall society, students entering the field of criminal justice employment will be expected to adjust to changes in their line of work. This book describes the realistic descriptions of the various entry-level positions that are offered, and practical information is provided to maximize efficiency in the selection of academic courses that will improve a student's likelihood of success during the application process. Major topics include: A Short History of Criminal Justice as an Academic Study; The Nature of Professions; Electives that Will Help; The Importance of an Internship; Disqualifiers and What to Avoid During College Years; Stereotypes and Misperceptions in Criminal Justice Employment; Careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Private Security; Graduate School and Law School; Realistic Alternatives; Networking, Looking for Employment Leads, and References; Preparing for Testing and the Interview; Preparing for Transfers to Specialized Units and Promotions; and the Roles of Nontraditional Students, Minorities, and Women in Criminal Justice. The names of state law enforcement training councils, federal law enforcement agencies, intelligence agencies, state regulatory agencies, federal regulatory agencies, and criminal justice professional associations are contained in the Appendices to assist students and faculty members. This valuable resource is designed to assist college students majoring in criminal justice, police academics, and law enforcement professionals.
Call Number: eBook HV9950 .M54 2018
Careers in Law Enforcement by Call Number: HV8143 .J6424 2017
Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by Call Number: HV9950 .S545 2016
Careers in Criminal Justice by Call Number: HV8143 .J642 2015
Careers in Law, Criminal Justice and Emergency Services by Call Number: eBook HV9950 .C36 2014
Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields by Call Number: HV8143 .H327 2010
Careers
- Careers in Criminal JusticeJob opportunities in criminal justice are on the rise. This program looks at a number of different occupations, ranging from entry-level positions to those requiring a four-year degree. Experts and people on the job share firsthand information about what their work is like. Some of the occupations discussed include local and state police officers, detectives, correctional officers, bodyguards, FBI agents, probation and parole officers, private investigators, and special government agents. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online.
Web Sites
Has career data including minority statistics for different professions.
Criminal Justice Career Information
- Information on Criminal Justice CareersThis has useful information despite the advertisements for schools, etc.
- Criminal Justice AgenciesFrom John Jay College of Criminal Justice (New York)
