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Criminal Justice & Security Careers

Careers in Criminal Justice and Security are expanding faster than ever before. Through emerging technologies and demands for more security, the field supports a growing array of jobs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (www.bls.gov), Criminal Justice is estimated to be the largest growing occupational field over the next 7-10 years. This growth can be seen within private and public sectors, including federal and local government, public safety, and law enforcement agencies. Some of the professional possibilities are as follows:

Law Enforcement

  • Analyst
  • Police
  • Probation Officer
  • Records
  • Sheriff

Court

  • Bailiff
  • Court Clerk
  • Court Reporter
  • Paralegal
  • Records

Corrections

  • Corrections Officer
  • Prison Personnel
  • Records
  • Warden

Private Sector

  • Business Support and Security
  • Home Security
  • Private Investigator
  • Records

Public Safety

  • Child Protective Service
  • Community Safety
  • Home Security
  • Human Services Worker
  • Records
  • Victims Advocate

Federal Government

  • Agent (ATF, CIA, DEA, FBI, ICE)
  • Customs Agent
  • Secret Service
  • Treasury Agent
  • U.S. Marshal
 

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