Criminal Justice Careers
ATF Agent
An ATF agent works for the US Treasury Department to implement and enforce US laws concerning the sale or possession of alcohol, tobacco and firearms....
Attorney (Lawyer)
Attorneys (lawyers) practice law in two ways....
Bailiff
Bailiffs provide courtroom security, ensuring the courtrooms are safe from hidden bombs, guns or other dangers....
CIA Agent
The CIA was established by President Truman by the signing of the National Security Act in 1947....
Coast Guard
The coast guard is responsible for Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), icebreaking, military readiness, search and rescue (SAR) port security and environmental protection....
Compliance Officer
Compliance officers and inspectors implement rules for a variety of issues, such as the environment, workers rights, and licensing....
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Computer Crime
Understanding computer-based competition, conflict and crime in the information age....
Computer Forensics
Careers in Computer Forensics apply computer investigation and analysis technique to legal evidence in order to determine whether it is legally admissible....
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Corporate & White Collar Crime
Provides a look into the extent and character of white collar crime, including business and professional deviance....
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Corrections Officer
Correctional officers are responsible for watching over convicted criminals serving time in a jail, penitentiary, or reformatory, as well as overseeing those who are awaiting trial after being arrested....
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Court Clerk
Court clerks create the court schedule of cases to be heard, and process legal records....
Court Judge
The role of a court judge is to provide advice and arbitration in the law courts....
Court Officer
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Court Reporter
A court reporter transcribes the events that take place during a court session....
Court Security Officer
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Courts
Provides an understanding of the recognized functions of courts in the American criminal justice system....
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime scene investigators are responsible for the initial evaluation of the scene, and using various types of equipment to secure any physical evidence found at the scene....
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Criminalist
A criminalist objectively examines physical evidence using investigative skills and practical experience....
Criminologist
Criminologists study crime and criminal law, analyzing criminal behavior patterns and provide theories for criminal and delinquent behavior....
Customs Agent
Customs agents investigate money laundering, narcotics smuggling, customs fraud, arms exports and child pornography....
DEA Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration agents enforce laws and regulations with regards to illegal drugs, and also organize and track US drug investigations overseas....
Detective
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Domestic Violence
An examination of problems related to domestic conflict and violence, including child abuse, marital rape, incest, spouse and parental abuse, and violence among siblings....
Evidence
Explores what types of evidence are admissible in a criminal trial and looks at the nature of real, testimonial, hearsay and circumstantial evidence....
FBI Agent
Agents of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) are the government's primary researchers, investigating cases and performing national security investigations....
Forensic Biologist
Forensic biologists work in the criminal justice system alongside police departments and other law enforcement agencies....
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Forensic Chemist
Forensic chemists are professional chemists whose work is focused on analysis of crime scene evidence....
Forensic Nursing
Forensic nursing involves the collection of forensic evidence from the victims of crimes....
Forensic Psychologist
Forensic psychologist use psychology in regards to criminal justice....
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Forensic Scientist
Forensic scientists collect and analyze physical evidence and other facts found at the scene of a crime....
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Forensics
Forensics are very important in crime investigations....
INS Agent
US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) agents detain and deport individuals who come into the country illegally and facilitate the entry of legal immigrants and visitors into the US....
Investigative Techniques
Familiarizes the student with the different types and forms of physical evidence they will likely encounter in the process of investigating a crime scene....
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Judge
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Juvenile Correction Officer
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Juvenile Justice
Examines the theories, concepts and environmental influences of young offenders and the impact of the system, control and corrections on juvenile justice as well as the role of police, courts, community resources and treatment in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders....
Juvenile Probation Officer
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Legal Assistant
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Legal Rights of the Offender
An in-depth look at the law as it affects convicted offenders....
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Legal Secretary
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Magistrate
The magistrate's role as a judicial worker is to provide advice and arbitration in courts of law....
Paralegal
Paralegals, also called legal assistants, are supervised by licence attorneys....
Parole Officer
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Police Detective
Detectives collect evidence and gather facts for criminal cases....
Police Officer
Police officers are responsible for enforcing the law, helping the community fight criminal activity by making arrests, assisting in emergency situations, prosecuting criminals, collecting and securing evidence, testifying in court, investigating crimes, testifying in court and writing reports....
Private Investigator
Private investigators use searches and surveillance to obtain facts about numerous situations....
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Private Security
Private security guards provide protection to individuals and private businesses....
Probation Officer
Probation officers oversee offenders sentenced to probation by the court system and parolees (people recently released from prison)....
Research Methods
Provides the student with a foundation in social science research methods....
Secret Service
The Secret Service is part of the Department of Homeland Security, a federal law enforcement agency....
Sheriff
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law at the county level....
Technology in Criminal Justice
Explores tools and techniques used for communications and records management, transportation and traffic management, crime scene investigative tools, laboratory forensics, detention of suspected offenders and criminals, telephone and physical surveillance, weapons, special assault and protection tactics....
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US Marshall
US Marshals and deputy marshals provide protection for the Federal courts....