Careers in Criminal Justice (eBook)

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
SECTION 1: PLANNING
Chapter 1: Know Yourself
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Guest Speaker: Steve Palmer, FBI Special Agent
Self-Assessments
Chapter 2. Setting Realistic Goals
Set Realistic Goals
Issues in Police Work
Issues in the Judicial System
Issues in Corrections
Guest Speaker: Brian Cole, Director of Corrections
The Realities of Working in Criminal Justice
Change
The Search for Happiness
SECTION 2: PURSUING
Chapter 3. Law Enforcement
Local Law Enforcement
Guest Speaker: Jan Strauss, Retired Police Chief
Federal Law Enforcement
Diversity in Law Enforcement
Experience
Chapter 4. Forensic Science
Crime Scene Technicians
Forensic Scientist
Medical Examiner
Investigative Technician
Criminalist
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Forensic Psychiatrist
Forensic Interviewer
Forensic Entomologist
Diversity in Forensic Science
Chapter 5. Victim Services
Domestic Violence Coalitions
Police Departments
Guest Speaker: Gina McAlister, Victim Services Specialist
Courts and Prosecutors’ Offices
Hospitals
Other Victim Service Programs
Diversity in Victim Services
Chapter 6. Courts
Law School
The Job Search
Law Careers
Careers that Do Not Require a Law Degree
Diversity in Law Careers
Chapter 7. Corrections
State Correctional Officer
County Detention Officer
City Jailer
Guest Speaker: Julie Glover, Sergeant, San Diego Sheriff’s Department
Parole and Probation Officers
Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist
Home Detention Officer
Probation Aide
Parole Board Hearing Officer
Private Prisons
Diversity in Corrections
Chapter 8. Private Security and Investigations
Security Officer
Private Investigator
Loss Prevention
Armed Security Guard
Diversity Issues in Private Security
SECTION 3: PREPARING
Chapter 9. Volunteering and Internships
Law Enforcement
Courts
Corrections
Diversity in Volunteering and Internships
Chapter 10. Getting a Foot in the Door
Portfolios
Guest Speaker: Colton Johnston, Attorney and Law Clerk
Interview Preparation
Firearms
Physical Fitness
Education and Grades
The LSAT
The Application Form
Written Tests
Psychological Tests
Chapter 11. The Interview
Punctuality
Appearance
Body Language
Introductions
Sample Oral Board Questions
Do’s and Don’ts
A Personal Note to Minorities, Women, and LGBTQ Individuals
A Note to Law Students
Index