Full Description
A valuable supplement to students considering a career in the criminal justice field, this book provides an emphasis on planning, pursuing, and preparing for the hiring process. It includes three main sections of planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career, and preparing for the hiring process. Students will be able to peruse the relevant chapters repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for various jobs.
Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorI. SECTION 1 - PLANNING1. Know YourselfIntroductionWhat You Don't Know Can Hurt YouSelf AssessmentsWhat Color is Your Parachute?Keirsey Temperament SorterTrue ColorsWhat Type Am I?The Four TemperamentsWhat Color is Your Personality?HumanMetricsGAcollege411Summary2. Setting Realistic GoalIntroductionSetting Realistic GoalsIssues with Police WorkThe Use of DeceptionThe Role of Acting in Police WorkThe Use of DiscretionThe Use of ForceThe Polygraph TestInterviewing and InterrogatingThe Internal InvestigationsIssues in the Judicial SystemThe Power of PersuasionAttitudeCommunication SkillsSalary IssuesPower and ResponsibilityEthics in CourtThe Battle of WitsIssues in CorrectionsThe Communication GapThe Dangers for Correctional OfficersAlternative Correctional CareersThe Realities of Working in Criminal JusticeChangeThe Search for HappinessSummaryII. SECTION 2 - PURSUING3. Local and State Law EnforcementIntroduction - Local Law EnforcementGame and Fish WardenGaming OfficerCampus PoliceNon-Sworn OpportunitiesDiversity IssuesSummary4. Federal Law EnforcementIntroductionFBIDEAATFBorder PatrolICEU.S. Secret ServiceU.S. MarshalsNon-Sworn PositionsDiversity in Federal Law EnforcementExperienceSummary5. Forensic ScienceIntroductionCrime Scene TechnicianForensic ScientistMedical ExaminerInvestigative TechnicianCriminalist - DNA AnalystCriminalist - ToxicologistForensic Nurse ExaminerForensic Psychiatrist SpecialistForensic InterviewerForensic EntomologistDiversity in Forensic JobsSummary6. Victim ServicesIntroductionVictim Advocate and Related PositionsDiversity in Victim ServicesSummary7. CourtsIntroductionLaw SchoolJob SearchLaw careersDiversity in Law careersSummary8. CorrectionsIntroductionState Correctional OfficerCounty Detention OfficerCity JailerParole / Probation OfficerJuvenile Rehabilitation OfficerHome Detention OfficerProbation AideParole Board Hearing OfficerDiversity in Probation and Parole WorkSummary9. Private Security and InvestigationsIntroductionSecurity OfficerPrivate InvestigatorsLoss PreventionArmed Security GuardDiversity Issues in Private SecuritySummaryIII. SECTION 3 - PREPARING10. Getting a Foot in the DoorIntroductionPortfoliosLetters of RecommendationCertificatesVolunteer ServiceEducation DocumentationVita/ResumeInterview Preparation Police Ride-a-LongCourt/Attorney ObservationsFirearmsPhysical FitnessVolunteering vs. InternshipsEducation/GradesLaw School Admission TestThe ApplicationWritten TestsPsychological TestSummary11. The InterviewIntroductionPunctualityAppearanceBody LanguageIntroductionsSample QuestionsDos and Don'tsA Note to FemalesPersonal Note to Minorities, Females, Gays, and LesbiansA Note to Law StudentsSummary
