Work in Criminal Justice An A-Z Guide to

This career guidebook is unique in that it lists all the possible Criminal Justice jobs alphabetically, as well as information on job searches and job interview tips. Authored by the Department Chair and Dean at one of the largest Criminal Justice programs in the country, this book brings immense experience and value in helping you find your place in the industry.A step-by-step process on how to identify a career or job in Criminal Justice, pursue it, and get it! Helps readers go through the whole job process from start to end, finishing with their choice of career/job in the Criminal Justice field. Ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in Criminal Justice.

Preface

ix

About the Authors

xi

Chapter 1 Criminal Justice Careers: How to Decide

1

(17)

How to Decide on a Career

1

(3)

How to Find Employment in the Criminal Justice Field

4

(1)

How Are Your Skills?

5

(5)

What Are Your Personal Characteristics?

10

(1)

Ten Characteristics of Employees in the Criminal Justice Field

11

(5)

"3 T's" of Career Planning

16

(2)

Chapter 2 The Hiring Process

18

(13)

How to Successfully Dress for the Job Interview

18

(4)

How to Polish Your Image

22

(2)

How to Find Out about Jobs

24

(3)

How to Apply for Jobs

27

(4)

Chapter 3 Interview Strategies

31

(9)

Ten Reasons Why the Applicant Doesn't Get the Job

31

(1)

Ten Preparation Questions for the Job Interview

32

(3)

Ten Do's and Don'ts for the Job Interview

35

(1)

Ten Questions to Ask Your Future Employer

36

(1)

Ten Commonly Asked Questions

36

(4)

Chapter 4 Importance of Ethics in the Criminal Justice Field

40

(14)

Ethics Is a Choice

41

(1)

How to Make an Ethical Decision

42

(1)

The Slippery Slope

43

(3)

An Ethics Discussion

46

(8)

Chapter 5 Are You Fit for Duty?

54

(7)

Importance of Physical Fitness

54

(2)

How to Prepare for a Physical Agility Test

56

(2)

Diet for Fitness

58

(1)

What Is a Healthy Diet?

59

(2)

Chapter 6 Your A—Z Guide to Local, State, and Federal Criminal Justice Careers

61

(25)

Careers in Law Enforcement

62

(9)

Careers in the Courts

71

(4)

Careers in Forensic Science/Criminalistics

75

(2)

Careers in Corrections

77

(5)

Careers in Private Security

82

(1)

Career in Criminology

83

(3)

Chapter 7 Hot Jobs in Criminal Justice

86

(17)

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

86

(1)

Federal Air Marshal (FAM)

87

(1)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF)

88

(1)

Corrections Officer

89

(1)

Crime Scene Investigator

90

(1)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

90

(1)

Dispatcher

91

(1)

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

92

(1)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

93

(2)

Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP)

95

(1)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

96

(2)

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Border Patrol

98

(1)

Municipal or County Police Officer

99

(1)

State Police Officer

100

(1)

U.S. Marshal Service

101

(1)

U.S. Secret Service

102

(1)

Chapter 8 Who to Contact?

103

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Agencies

103

(1)

Law Enforcement Standards and Training: State Agencies

103

(10)

Federal Agencies

113

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Work in Criminal Justice An A-Z Guide to Careers in Criminal Justice

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