Career questions tagged criminal-justice
Criminal justice is a four-year degree earned in college. Popular careers include law enforcement, lawyers, forensic nurse. Please read below for more information. Read more Show less
Entry level jobs for criminal justice associates degree?
What path can I start with an associates degree in criminal justice? I’m having a hard time everything asks for bachelors or experience. I was initially looking at background screenings or records clerk.
Philadelphia
What underated careers should I look into to boost my cv?
Im a criminal justice major in undergraduate. I want to become a criminal psychologist. I need to boost my cv to prove that I can complete a clinical phd or psyd program. Im currently trying to gain certifications. I'm not sure how building research works, or what lab you can work in for psychology? But focusing on careers, what are some jobs I can turn over to that will look positive? I have an interview to be a Residental Support Staff working with adults with disabilities I believe.
United States
who works with criminals and figuring out why they did what they did ?
what career is it called?
San Jose
Is this feasible?
My career plan is to go to police academy, become a state trooper, then if I get enough funds, go to U of I law school. Is this a feasible career path?
Herrin
as a highschool student, what would i need to do to go to university and major in criminal psychology?
im in year 10 this year, i'm currently wanting to get information on my university major/topics. i'm interested in studying criminal psychology, and criminal justice. what topics would i have to specify in for this goal? also any tips for further year 11&12 electives that would help me achieve this?
Sydney NSW
How good is Security?
Would being a Security Guard be worth it in the long term? Such as being a TSA agent, TSO or just a Security Guard in general? Are they hard to get into?
San Jose
What are the prerequisites in order to become a Police Officer?
I am fairly certain that I need a 2 or 4 year degree but I don't really want to go to college.
Elk River
Would I need to be physically fit to be a crime scene detective?
I'm in 10th grade and I want to be a crime scene detective.
Elk River
I'm interested in the law but passionate about becoming a detective. What is your daily routine in uniform and how does it affect your personal life ?
Hi, my name is David and I'm a junior who is interested in law enforcement. Any insight would be appreciated!
Sioux City
What internships/job titles did you work in before landing a job as a Forensic Psychologist or in a Federal Agency?
Hi all, hope you are doing well! I am a second year Forensic Psychology student living in New Jersey. Although I hate to admit it, my career goals aren't exactly set, but I know that I want to either work as a Forensic Psychologist in the court system or in any Behavioral Analysis/Criminal Profiling role for a federal agency such as the FBI, CIA, DEA, etc. As a result, my question here today is for anyone who has either worked in one of the careers I'm interested in, is on the way there, or who is currently in this role; What internship or job titles have you held to get here? I am asking this as someone who is seriously struggling to find internships or jobs in my area that will genuinely add something to my area of interest. I have been looking for a little over a year, but am struggling to find something that is both in my area and that is relevant. At the moment, I have about 5 years of volunteer experience in a law enforcement program for youth (think along the lines of an Explorer Post) that I have worked at long enough to serve as a Board Member and a job as a Secretary for another Community-based program, so I am extremely eager to start getting involved in my actual career of interest. As always, I am eagerly awaiting any response and would appreciate any advice that can be given. Thank you so much!
Newark
What can i do to be on the right path for law school if i want to be a prosectuter or something in the criminal law field?
Hello i am in middle school and i am wondering what i can do to be on the right path for law school when i grow up. I really want to major in criminal justice so i am wondering what classes i can do or extra curriculars and why? How would they be able to help me achieve my goal and how can they help me on resumes to apply for college? Thank you!
Union City
What classes could I take for criminal justice if I want to become a detective ?
I am in the ninth grade, my grades are good, and I play sports. I want to go to a good college for sports and criminal justice.
Portsmouth
questions for criminal lawyers?
1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. What is the craziest thing you have seen doing this job? 7. Why did you choose this career? 8. What is the most hours you worked in one day? 9. Sometimes do you not want to defend a person in court? 10. What type of education do you need for this job?
AustinWhat are reliable sources for college especially for criminal justice students ?
What resources would I need for criminal justice major? I’m 17 and plan on going to SUNY Buffalo State for my criminal justice major to become a lawyer, so do anyone have any tips? Or just college tips in general?
BuffaloIs security a fulfilling job?
What is the annual salary? How would I deal with ethical dilemmas or conflicts of interest in security work? What are the main security risks and challenges for the organization? What are the security policies and procedures that I would need to follow and enforce?
Sedro-Woolley
Extracurricular ideas for forensic neuroscience?
I have interest in neurological disabilities in crime and how the law should protect those people. Can you give me extracurricular ideas? I'm a junior in high school.
TokyoWhat Careers Might Be Good For Me?
I have been looking into different jobs that co-align with some of my interest, and looking at jobs that are pretty realistic for the future. I find events that have to do with crime to be interesting and something that I would want to look more into. Things that would be kind of hands on but still have a writing aspect to them are also something I would like in a job. I have thought about being a forensic scientist or a cop or lawyer, which all fall into a field of interest for me, but I was wondering if there might be any other jobs that seem to match up with the ones I have described. I was also wondering what people who have pursued these career paths have to say about them and what helped them to become interested and make their dreams of pursuing these careers possible.
Great Barrington
I am a Security and Protective Services student at Job Corps and want to go into the Vancouver police force upon completion, anything I need to know?
Job corps student
Sedro-WoolleyConfusion about Internships?
hi guys! I know I'm back again🥲 but i have questions about internships. Are their Forensic Internships? Because they work on many different things, but i want to be apart of the crime scene area. Not sure which part of Forensic Science that is please help me find out! I am currently in a Criminal Justice class and a Medical terminology DE class not sure if that could help me with internships or scholarships.
Arlington
What is the most important thing about being a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer?
I graduated high school in June 2024 from Arlington High School, and I want to be a First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers because I was curious of what First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers really do on a day-to-day basis, besides of making sure the safety of prisoner's and officers, also doing paperwork as well.
Sedro-Woolley
Is a crime analyst a good career? What are the perks?
Is this a good career, or fun career?
Upper MarlboroWhat training is required to become an effective and competent police officer?
I want to be an MPDC (Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia). I would also like to bring my Information technology to further the police department skills. I would love to be able to further help people and make this world an understanding place with this job.
Upper MarlboroIs it hard to get into cybersecurity in the crime field? What are the minimum requirements?
I'm currently a student studying cybersecurity trying to get my associates
Upper MarlboroDoes a District attorney pay well in the USA?
Does a District attorney pay well in the USA?
Doha"What are the most important skills and experiences you would recommend someone develop if they want to become a district attorney"?
"I'm really interested in becoming a district attorney one day and am currently exploring ways to prepare for that career. Since I'm still early in my journey, I'm curious to know what are the most important skills and experiences you think are essential for someone pursuing this path? I want to make sure I'm focusing on the right areas to prepare myself for a role in law enforcement and prosecution."
DohaWhat are some free internships I can apply for as someone wanting to go into pre-law?
I'm a junior in high school and can really only find internships for college or stem students :(, I currently do debate and am a receptionist for a law firm right now but I need more
MasonWhat colleges in Florida are good for criminalistics?
I’m really interested in law, criminal justice, etc. I’m struggling to find a good college to go to for law. I want to try to stay in Florida. What is a good college to look into?
HomosassaHow can I find a scholarship to study crime investigation?
I am seeking a scholarship, especially fully funded. l did A level in business studies, economics and geography. My dream is to study the crime investigating department, which is law reinforcement. I'm located in Zimbabwe. *Note: This question is asked anonymously by a student.
Palo Alto
When becoming a criminal lawyer what steps are the hardest to go through ?
I'm In 9th grade and looking forward to being a criminal lawyer and I want to make sure I prepare myself for any challenges I may go through
Hopewell