Careers in Criminal Justice

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With near-constant advances in technology and greater social connectivity than ever before, criminals are keeping pace and using any means available to carry out their crimes. How is the criminal justice system handling crimes committed both on and offline, and who are these dedicated professionals fighting the good fight? The government and private agencies work together, from law enforcement agencies who apprehend criminals, to the court system that tries them, and the corrections system that houses them once they are convicted. Among those organizations, there are countless unique occupations, all of which work in tandem to achieve the same goal: deliver justice.

Many different types of careers are available within this wide-ranging industry, from Compliance Officer to Sociologist. This new volume will be beneficial those looking to turn their passion for justice into a fulfilling career.

Careers in Criminal Justice details 27 Profiles in related occupations, including:

• Mediator
• EMT/Paramedic
• Fire Inspector
• Judge/Hearing Officer
• Legal Assistant
• Private Detective
• Psychologist
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Gambling Surveillance Officer
• Social Worker

Interesting features, like “A Day in the Life of…” and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion.

A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job. This section offers dozens of new interviews, providing insights into various career paths, including Insurance Adjuster and Court Reporter.

Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career cluster, interests, average earnings per year, and job outlook. This is followed by these major categories:

• Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
• Occupation Specialties provides a list of various areas of specialization within each job category.
• Work Environment describes the setting each job is often performed in as well as the potential dangers, and the social environment.
• Education and Training outlines suggested high school courses, and related college majors as well as professional certification and licensure required for each job in this field.
• Earnings and Advancement cover the median, highest 10 percent, and lowest 10 percent of annual wages for employees in this field.
• Employment and Outlook describe current and anticipated rate of growth for each specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.

Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed for each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students who are interested in working in the criminal justice industry with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. This book offers valuable guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. 

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