What Can I Do With a Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice?
- Probation
- Paralegal Activities
- Body Guard
- Juvenile Services
- Community Action Groups
- Secret Service Agent
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Criminal Investigator
- Corrections Officer
- Research
- Airport Security Officer
- Customs Agent
- Court Administrator
- Private Investigator
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- Foreign Service Officer
- Private Investigator
- Counter Intelligence Agent
- Military Officer
- Pursue a Law Degree
Related Skills
- Written & presentation skills
- Research strategies
- Ethics and moral values
- Quantitative skills
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of legal structures
- Decision making
- Interviewing skills
- Skills in research and scientific methodology
- Understanding the nature of crimes
- Broad understanding of criminal law and the
- Ability to identify and analyze social problems criminal justice system and develop solutions
Average Annual Salary
37,500 (law enforcement), $29,000 (customer service)
(National Association of Colleges and Employers, Salary Survey: 2006-2007)
Sources of Information
National Sheriffs Association
1450 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-7827
American Society of Criminology
1314 Kinnear Rd., Suite 212
(614) 292-2907
Columbus, OH 43212
IRS Criminal Investigation Division
U.S. Treasury Department
1111 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20224
(202) 622-5164
National Association of Legal Assistants
1601 South Main, Suite 300
Tulsa, OK 74119
(918) 587-6828
American Correctional Association
8025 Laurel Lakes Court
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 206-5100
Associations
Criminal Justice associations and resources
National Criminal Justice Association
American Society of Criminology
American Correctional Association
Federal Bureau of Investigation
International Association of Crime Analysts
American Bar Association Career Corner
Association of Corporate Counsel
National Association for Law Placement
Criminal Justice Web Sites
Institute for Law and Justice
FedWorld:govt jobs and information
Government Jobs
Transportation Security Administration
United State Secret Service
Naval Criminal Investigation Service
National Security Agency Careers
Opportunities with the UN & other International jobs
International Civil Service Commission
Police Jobs
Attorney Jobs
Law Jobs
Criminal Justice (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
US Department of Justice
Criminal Justice Resources
Criminal Justice USA
Federal Jobs Digest