Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers
A Comprehensive Guide
Zusammenfassung
Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice, left off, Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka provide an updated guide for the novice and professional alike. The chapters are crafted to provide essential information to guide the job seeker from entrance into the profession, through career development, occupational refocus, professional options, to retirement preparation. Taking into consideration the effects of the pandemic, current social unrest, and recent tragedies, the authors examine how the “new normal” will bring change and opportunities throughout criminal justice careers. With an emphasis on planning, personal development, and preparation this book outlines career paths that can provide rewards for satisfaction during and after careers.
On top of invaluable information on a variety of specific careers, this book also includes sixteen appendices that cover successful job hunting, internships, a guide to interview questions, a document portfolio checklist, paying for college, and profiles of 18 professionals in criminal justice field from a parole officer to a correctional architect.
This is an excellent resource for students, faculty, advisors, and classroom instruction for guidance into a successful criminal justice career that will be loved, from first employment to retirement.
Schlagworte
Lawyers Judges attorneys Parole Officers Police Academy Police Academy Training Law Enforcement Careers Job Applications Criminal justice careers Careers in CorrectionsKeywords
law enforcement- i–xxxii Preface i–xxxii
- 157–180 Appendix A 157–180
- 181–184 Appendix B 181–184
- 185–190 Appendix C 185–190
- 191–198 Appendix D 191–198
- 199–206 Appendix E 199–206
- 207–212 Appendix F 207–212
- 213–214 Appendix G 213–214
- 215–218 Appendix H 215–218
- 219–222 Appendix I 219–222
- 223–226 Appendix J 223–226
- 227–230 Appendix K 227–230
- 231–236 Appendix L 231–236
- 237–240 Appendix M 237–240
- 241–248 Appendix N 241–248
- 249–254 Appendix O 249–254
- 255–258 Appendix P 255–258
- 259–268 Notes 259–268
- 269–274 Glossary 269–274
- 281–292 Subject Index 281–292
- 293–294 Name Index 293–294
- 295–296 About the Authors 295–296