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

by Goodman, Debbie J.; Grimming, Ron

• ISBN13: 9780131959811
• ISBN10: 0131959816
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-12
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

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