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Selected
Criminal Justice Careers
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POSITION |
PRIMARY
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REQUIREMENTS |
FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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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
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www.fbi.gov |
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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
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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.
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www.usdoj.gov/
marshals/careers/ career.html
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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)
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Selected Criminal Justice Careers |
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POSITION |
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RESPONSIBILITIES |
REQUIREMENTS |
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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.
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- Police Academy is typically three to
seven months
- Most departments require
continuing education. |
www.officer.com |
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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.
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www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm |
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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.
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- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Practicing attorney experience |
www.fjc.gov
www.judges.org
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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.
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- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate degree
- passed the state Bar exam. |
www.usjajobs.opm.gov |
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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.
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www.nala.org
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Selected Criminal Justice Careers |
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POSITION |
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES |
REQUIREMENTS |
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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.
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www.corrections.com |
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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.
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www.appa-net.org |
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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.
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www.appa-net.org |
