What to do with a Criminal Justice Major
| Job Titles |
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| Airline Security Representative |
Deputy Marshall |
Penologist |
| Airport Security Officer |
Detective |
Police Detective |
| Animal Treatment Investigator |
Discrimination Investigator |
Police Officer |
| Attorney |
District Attorney |
Pre-Trial Services Officer |
| Bailiff |
Drug Enforcement Agent |
Private Investigator |
| Body Guard |
Employment Agency Recruiter |
Private Security Officer |
| Border Patrol Agent |
Environmental Conservation Officer |
Probation & Parole Officer |
| CIA Agent |
FBI Agent |
Public Defender |
| Child Support Agency Worker |
Fish & Game Warden |
Public Safety Officer |
| Community Service Coordinator |
Housing/Tenant Representative |
Secret Service Agent |
| Compliance Manager |
Industrial Security Specialist |
Sheriff |
| Contracts Administrator |
Juvenile Court Counselor |
Social Worker |
| Coroner |
Law Clerk |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Corrections Facility Manager |
Law Librarian |
Teacher |
| Corrections Officer |
Loss Prevention Specialist |
US Customs Agent |
| Counter Intelligence Officer |
Litigation Manager |
US Marshall |
| Court Administrator |
Military Officer |
US Postal Inspector |
| Court Clerk |
Naval Investigator |
Victim Services Specialist |
| Criminal Investigator |
Non-Profit Organization Advocate |
Warden |
| Criminologist |
Paralegal |
Youth Advocate |
| Customs Agent |
Park Ranger |
Youth Specialist |
| Deportation Officer |
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| Personal Characteristics to be Successful |
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| Articulate |
Diligent |
Ethical |
| Assertive |
Diplomatic |
Honest |
| Calm |
Disciplined |
Moral |
| confident |
Efficient |
Patient |
| Considerate |
Energetic |
Resourceful |
| Workplace Skills |
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| Consider gender and race when
making decisions |
Know legal procedures and
applicable laws |
Supervise and manage employees |
| Interview victims, witnesses and
subjects |
Proficient in defensive tactics
and arrest techniques |
Understand criminal law and the criminal
justice system |
| Draft legal documents |
Knowledge and skill in firearms
use |
Work alone or assist with research and
scientific methodology |
| Feel comfortable in the company
of others |
Possess a strong background in
humanities, science and natural science |
Work without supervision |
| Identify and analyze social
problems and develop solutions |
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Sources:
University of North
Carolina-Wilmington, Career Services (What can I do with a major in...)
Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
University of Delaware,
Career Services Center Web site (visited July 2006):
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/cj.html
Johnson County Community College, website (visited
October 2007): http://www.jccc.edu
