Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers

Matthew J. Sheridan; Thomas J. Lalka

doi:10.5771/9781538168110

Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers

A Comprehensive Guide

Erschienen 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781538168110
ISBN print: 978-1-5381-6810-3
ISBN online: 978-1-5381-6811-0
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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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 Corrections

Keywords

law enforcement

Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
Preface
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Acronyms
- Introduction
1–16 Chapter 1 Exploring Careers in Criminal Justice 1–16
17–34 Chapter 2 Careers in Law Enforcement 17–34
35–54 Chapter 3 Careers in Corrections 35–54
55–66 Chapter 4 The Courts, Its Actors, and Its Functions 55–66
67–76 Chapter 5 The Federal Government 67–76
77–98 Chapter 6 Internships, Volunteering, Externships, and Part-Time Employment 77–98
99–120 Chapter 7 Getting the Job, Entering the Field, and Career Advancement 99–120
121–134 Chapter 8 Criminal Justice Ethics 121–134
135–148 Chapter 9 Career Transitions in Criminal Justice 135–148
149–156 Chapter 10 Privatized Criminal Justice (Careers in the Private Sector) 149–156
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
275–280 Bibliography and Suggested Readings 275–280
281–292 Subject Index 281–292
293–294 Name Index 293–294
295–296 About the Authors 295–296

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