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Selected Criminal Justice Career Opportunities

Position Primary Responsibilities Requirements More Information

F.B.I SPECIAL AGENT
Activities include investigating organized and white collar crime, public corruption, civil rights violations, bank robberies, air piracy, terrorism and other federal statute violations.
-Four year degree from a U.S. Accredited college or university
-U.S. citizen
-23 years of age, but not older than 36
-Able to relocate
- Good vision
-Good health
-Valid driver’s license

www.fbi.gov

FEDERAL POLICE
Enforce federal laws through patrol, apprehension of criminals, and investigation of crimes. Respond to incidents and emergencies and assist state and local police as needed.
- Valid driver’s license
- U.S. Citizen
- Pass background screening and physical exam.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree, or experience in law enforcement.
www.usjobs.opm.gov

UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Enforce all federal laws that aren’t covered by other federal agencies, administer Federal court proceedings, and apprehend fugitives.
- U.S. citizen
- Between the ages of 21-37
- Physically fit
- Bachelor’s degree or three years work experience or a combination.

www.usdoj.gov/ marshals/careers/ career.html

SHERIFF
Responsibilities vary according to size of county. In addition to law enforcement responsibilities, sheriff’s departments typically perform court-related functions such as providing court security.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
- Between the ages of 21-37
- Good physical condition (meet vision, hearing standards, and height/weight ratio)

MUNICIPAL POLICE
Uphold laws, promote public safety, provide services, maintain order. Typical duties include evidence gathering when responding to incidents, reporting suspicious activities, communicating with community to promote safety, apprehending suspects.

- Police Academy is typically three to seven months
- Most departments require continuing education.
www.officer.com

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Generally employed by private and public organizations to protect their business and employees.
- Education and licensing varies by state
- Minimum: High school diploma
- Some jobs require college
- Screening can include background investigation, fingerprinting, aptitude test.

www.bls.gov

JUDGE
Apply the law through hearing and trials, ensuring that they are conducted in fairness to all parties, issuing sentences and penalties to guilty parties. Judges hear the facts and evidence of each case from prosecution and defense counsels to decide whether a trial is necessary.

- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Practicing attorney experience
www.fjc.gov www.judges.org

ATTORNEY
Attorneys practice in either criminal or civil law as prosecution or defense counsel. Activities include researching and examining evidence and facts of each case and interpreting the law based on the purposes of the laws and prior judicial decisions.

- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate degree
- passed the state Bar exam.
www.usjajobs.opm.gov

PARALEGAL
Research laws and prior cases, investigate facts and evidence, write legal documents and briefs, coordinate communications, keep records of all documents.
- Varies among firms and employers
- Generally a college degree or paralegal certification required. Certification requires an exam.

www.nala.org

CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Monitor prisoners, enforce rules, maintain order, inspect correctional facilities and prisoners for illegal substances and weapons.
- 18 years of age
- U.S. Citizen
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Federal Bureau of Prisons requires one of the following : Bachelors Degree, three work experience, or combination of undergraduate experience + work experience.

www.corrections.com

PROBATION OFFICER
Counseling and rehabilitating criminal offenders without the use of incarnation. Probation officers also assist in sentencing by preparing presentence reports. Monitor and keep records of the offender’s behavior for the Courts.
- Bachelors degree and/or experience in probation of Intermediate corrections.
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver’s license
-Must pass drug, medical, and psychological screening.

www.appa-net.org

PAROLE OFFICER
Responsible for legal custody of offenders following release from incarceration and ensuring adherence to conditions of parole.
- Bachelor’s degree or prior work experience in parole or probation.
- Written and oral exams typically required.

www.appa-net.org

Please contact Administration of Justice for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7050

Position	Primary Responsibilities	Requirements	More Information
F.B.I SPECIAL AGENT	Activities include investigating organized and white collar crime, public corruption, civil rights violations, bank robberies, air piracy, terrorism and other federal statute violations.	-Four year degree from a U.S. Accredited college or university -U.S. citizen -23 years of age, but not older than 36 -Able to relocate - Good vision -Good health -Valid driver’s license	www.fbi.gov
FEDERAL POLICE	Enforce federal laws through patrol, apprehension of criminals, and investigation of crimes. Respond to incidents and emergencies and assist state and local police as needed.	- Valid driver’s license - U.S. Citizen - Pass background screening and physical exam. - Must have a bachelor’s degree, or experience in law enforcement.	www.usjobs.opm.gov
UNITED STATES MARSHAL	Enforce all federal laws that aren’t covered by other federal agencies, administer Federal court proceedings, and apprehend fugitives.	- U.S. citizen - Between the ages of 21-37 - Physically fit - Bachelor’s degree or three years work experience or a combination.	www.usdoj.gov/ marshals/careers/ career.html
SHERIFF	Responsibilities vary according to size of county. In addition to law enforcement responsibilities, sheriff’s departments typically perform court-related functions such as providing court security.	- High school diploma or equivalent - U.S. Citizen - Valid driver’s license - Between the ages of 21-37 - Good physical condition (meet vision, hearing standards, and height/weight ratio)
MUNICIPAL POLICE	Uphold laws, promote public safety, provide services, maintain order. Typical duties include evidence gathering when responding to incidents, reporting suspicious activities, communicating with community to promote safety, apprehending suspects.	- Police Academy is typically three to seven months - Most departments require continuing education.	www.officer.com
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR	Generally employed by private and public organizations to protect their business and employees.	- Education and licensing varies by state - Minimum: High school diploma - Some jobs require college - Screening can include background investigation, fingerprinting, aptitude test.	www.bls.gov
JUDGE	Apply the law through hearing and trials, ensuring that they are conducted in fairness to all parties, issuing sentences and penalties to guilty parties. Judges hear the facts and evidence of each case from prosecution and defense counsels to decide whether a trial is necessary.	- Bachelor’s degree - Juris Doctorate degree - Practicing attorney experience	www.fjc.gov www.judges.org
ATTORNEY	Attorneys practice in either criminal or civil law as prosecution or defense counsel. Activities include researching and examining evidence and facts of each case and interpreting the law based on the purposes of the laws and prior judicial decisions.	- Bachelor’s degree - Juris Doctorate degree - passed the state Bar exam.	www.usjajobs.opm.gov
PARALEGAL	Research laws and prior cases, investigate facts and evidence, write legal documents and briefs, coordinate communications, keep records of all documents.	- Varies among firms and employers - Generally a college degree or paralegal certification required. Certification requires an exam.	www.nala.org
CORRECTIONS OFFICER	Monitor prisoners, enforce rules, maintain order, inspect correctional facilities and prisoners for illegal substances and weapons.	- 18 years of age - U.S. Citizen - High school diploma or equivalent - Federal Bureau of Prisons requires one of the following : Bachelors Degree, three work experience, or combination of undergraduate experience + work experience.	www.corrections.com
PROBATION OFFICER	Counseling and rehabilitating criminal offenders without the use of incarnation. Probation officers also assist in sentencing by preparing presentence reports. Monitor and keep records of the offender’s behavior for the Courts.	- Bachelors degree and/or experience in probation of Intermediate corrections. - U.S. Citizen - Valid driver’s license -Must pass drug, medical, and psychological screening.	www.appa-net.org
PAROLE OFFICER	Responsible for legal custody of offenders following release from incarceration and ensuring adherence to conditions of parole.	- Bachelor’s degree or prior work experience in parole or probation. - Written and oral exams typically required.	www.appa-net.org