Four Branches of the Criminal Justice Field
December 9, 2011 by CCU CAGS
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If you are considering pursuing a criminal justice degree at Colorado Christian University, you may be wondering what types of careers you can pursue when you graduate. Criminal justice is a booming area with careers abounding at the local, state and federal levels. Unfortunately, due to the crime rate in the United States, there will always be a need for dedicated, Christian individuals with a criminal justice education and a desire to better the society in which they live.
Branches of Criminal Justice
First, let’s look at how careers in the criminal justice field are broken down. Branches in the CJ field include law enforcement, judiciary, corrections and private security. Education requirements and salaries vary for each position within the four branches, and the amount of danger and stress involved with these positions vary greatly.
In the law enforcement branch, primary responsibilities involve the maintenance of peace, crime prevention and supervision of criminals. The judiciary branch (court system) deals with individuals who have been arrested and charged with crime(s), and the courts determine what sanctions, if any, will be assigned to the perpetrator. Personnel in the field of corrections maintain the safety and security of criminals in their custody and provide programs to help offenders re-enter society after they have become rehabilitated through the prison system. Private security officers, a field in growing demand, protect private property (and people) and assess risk to said property and people.
Law Enforcement Careers:
Patrolman
Sheriff’s deputy
Traffic officer
Highway patrolman
Game warden
Juvenile officer
Forensic science specialist
Dispatcher
FBI agent
Secret Service agent
Deputy U.S. Marshall
Computer security specialist
IRS agent
Postal inspector
Judiciary Careers:
Attorney (prosecutor and defense)
Judge
Bailiff
Court clerk
Court reporter
Legal assistant
Paralegal
Parole officer
Probation officer
Bondsman
Process server
Corrections Careers:
Jail/prison officer
Case worker
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Juvenile detention officer
Public relations officer
Budget analyst
Private Security Careers:
Private investigator
Security guard
Alarm specialist
Hotel/retail security
Personal computer security
Personal (celebrity) security guard
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