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General Resources: Careers
in Criminal Justice
For job titles and related web sites, select a category
below:
Law Enforcement/Security
Courts/Legal
Teaching/Research
Corrections/Rehabilitation
Law Enforcement/Security
The opportunities for a career in law enforcement
extend far beyond simply being a police officer. A listing of career options
follows, but this is by no means exhaustive.
| BATF Agent |
INS Officer |
| Border Patrol Agent |
Insurance Fraud Investigator |
| Campus Police Officer |
Laboratory Technician |
| Crime Prevention Specialist |
Loss Prevention Officer |
| Criminal Investigator |
Military Police Officer |
| Criminal Profiler |
Park Ranger |
| Customs Officer |
Police Administrator |
| Deputy Sheriff |
Police Dispatcher |
| Deputy U.S. Marshal |
Police Officer |
| Drug Enforcement Agent |
Polygraph Examiner |
| FBI Special Agent |
Postal Inspector |
| Federal Agency Investigator |
Private Investigator |
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Fingerprint Technician
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Secret Service Agent |
| Forensic Scientist |
State Trooper |
| Highway Patrol Officer |
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Related Web Sites
Careers
in Law Enforcement
At this Web site you can find information
about available law enforcement jobs across the country. The site also
provides information about the hiring process.
CopCareer.com
This site provides extensive job listings
at the federal, state, and local level.
Department
of Justice Job Search
Search for career opportunities with
the U.S. Department of Justice and its offices, boards, and divisions,
including the Bureau of Prisons, Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration
and Naturalization Service, Office of the Inspector General, Office of
Justice Programs, United States Attorney Offices, and United States Marshals
Service
Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP)
The Fraternal Order of Police is the
world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more
than 2,000 lodges and 294,000 members.
International
Association of Chiefs of Police
The International Association of Chiefs of
Police is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization
of police executives, with over 19,000 members in over 100 different countries.
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Courts/Legal
The courts provide an important aspect of the criminal
justice system, and offer a wide range of career options, including
| Arbitrator |
Law Clerk
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| Attorney General |
Law Librarian |
| Bailiff |
Legal Researcher |
| Clerk of Court |
Mediator |
| Court Reporter |
Paralegal |
| District Attorney |
Public Defender |
| Judge |
Public Information Officer |
| Jury Assignment Commissioner |
Trial Court Administrator |
| Jury Coordinator |
Victim Advocate |
| Juvenile Magistrate |
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Related Web Sites
The
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals
seeks to reduce substance abuse, crime and recidivism by promoting and
advocating for the establishment and funding of Drug Courts and providing
for collection and dissemination of information, technical assistance,
and mutual support to association members.
National
District Attorneys Association
The National District Attorneys Association
was created to be the voice of America's prosecutors and to support their
efforts to protect the rights and safety of the people.
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Teaching/Research
The people who train others are an important cog
in the wheel of the criminal justice system. Some careers include,
Agency Researcher
Community College, College, or University Lecturer or Professor
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Corrections/Rehabilitation
Within the corrections system, a legion of workers
maintain security and discipline within institutions, and provide myriad
services in institutions and community-based programs.
| Activity Therapy Administrator |
Mental Health Clinician |
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Business Manager
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Parole/Probation Officer |
| Case Manager |
Presentence Investigator |
| Chaplain |
Prison Industries Superintendent |
| Chemical Dependency Manager |
Program Officer/Specialist |
| Child Care Worker |
Programmer/Analyst |
| Children’s Services Counselor |
Psychologist |
| Classification Officer |
Recreation Coordinator |
| Client Service Coordinator |
Rehabilitation Counselor |
| Clinical Social Worker |
Researcher |
| Community Liaison Officer |
Residence Supervisor |
| Correctional Offficer |
Sex Offender Therapist |
| Dietary Officer |
Social Worker |
| Drug Court Coordinator |
Statistician |
| Field Administrator |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Fugitive Apprehension Officer |
Teacher |
| Home Detention Supervisor |
Vocational Instructor |
| Human Services Counselor |
Warden or Superintendent |
| Job Placement Officer |
Youth Service Worker/Coordinator |
| Juvenile Detention Officer |
Youth Supervisor |
| Juvenile Probation Officer |
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Related Web Sites
American
Correctional Association
The American Correctional Association
is a multi-disciplinary organization of professionals representing all
facets of corrections and criminal justice.
American
Probation and Parole Association
The American Probation and Parole Association
is an international association composed of individuals actively involved
with probation, parole and community-based corrections.
Govtjobs.com
Visit this site for listings of open
positions in all areas of government and criminal justice.
International
Corrections and Prisons Association
The International Corrections and Prisons Association
provides a forum for criminal justice professionals to join in a dialogue
and to share ideas and practices aimed at advancing professional corrections.
Office
of National Drug Control Policy
The principal purpose of the Office of National
Drug Control Policy is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives
for the nation's drug control program, the goals of which are to reduce
illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking; drug-related crime and
violence; and drug-related health consequences.
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