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What Jobs Can You Get in Criminal Justice? And who’s hiring?

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From Globe Education Network, a look at some of the jobs you can get with a criminal justice degree. And who's hiring. For more information on Criminal Justice Degrees visit: http://www.msbcollege.edu/degree-programs/legal-science/criminal-justice/what-can-you-do-with-criminal-justice-degree/

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What Jobs Can You Get in Criminal

Justice? And who’s hiring?

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Job: Probation officer What they do Monitor and work with offenders to help them remain law-abiding citizens.

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Job: Probation officer Who hires? State corrections departments are the primary employers of probation officers. Other positions are available through the U.S. Department of Justice.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4http://www.probationofficeredu.org/

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Job: Probation officer SalaryThe median salary in 2012 for probation officers was $48,190. The bottom 10 percent of those in the profession earned less than $31,590, while the top 10 percent earned more than $83,410.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

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Job: Probation officer Career outlookThe probation officer field is expected to lose 900 jobs through 2022, a 1 percent drop from 2012.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

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Job: Probation officer EducationA bachelor’s degree is usually required for those who want to become probation officers. Some short-term on-the-job training is generally provided.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

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Job: Forensic science technician 

What they doAnalyze evidence related to criminal investigations and test items (evidence or weapons) to determine their significance to a case.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htmhttp://www.legal-criminal-justice-schools.com/Criminal-Justice-Degrees/Forensic-Science-Technicians.html

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Job: Forensic science technician 

Who hiresLocal, state and federal law enforcement agencies hire forensic science technicians, as do private labs, hospitals and universities. Some in the field work as consultants.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htmhttp://www.legal-criminal-justice-schools.com/Criminal-Justice-Degrees/Forensic-Science-Technicians.html

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Job: Forensic science technician 

SalaryThe median 2012 salary for forensic science technicians was $52,840. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $32,200, while the top 10 percent earned more than $85,210.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

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Job: Forensic science technician 

Career outlookThe forensic science technician field is expected to grow by 6 percent through 2022, slower than the average for all professions.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

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Job: Forensic science technician 

EducationThe career typically requires a bachelor’s degree, and employers generally provide on-the-job training.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

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Job: Private detective What they doInvestigate. Whether it’s online or in the field, private detectives find information and analyze data related to legal, personal or financial matters. The work can include background checks, surveillance, finding missing people and more.

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Job: Private detective Who hiresLaw firms, corporations, private citizens, insurance companies and others. About 20 percent of private detectives were self-employed in 2012.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htmhttp://www.pinow.com/resources/private-investigation-faqs

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Job: Private detective SalaryThe 2012 median salary for private detectives was $45,740. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $32,200 and the top 10 percent earned more than $85,210

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

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Job: Private detective Career outlookThe field is expected to grow 11 percent through 2022, average growth compared to the figure for all professions.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

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Job: Private detective EducationThe entry-level education for private detective is a high school diploma or equivalent. Private detectives generally need some experience in law enforcement and most states require them to have a license. Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

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Job: Security guard  What they doPatrol and monitor buildings and their grounds to prevent theft and other illegal activity or violations.

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Job: Security guard  Who hiresOffice buildings, casinos, retail stores, banks, hotels, hospitals, governments, stadiums, bars, schools and universities, museums and more.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

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Job: Security guard  SalaryThe 2012 median salary for security guards was $23,970. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $17,390 and the top 10 percent earned more than $42,490.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

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Job: Security guard  Career outlookThe field is expected to grow 12 percent through 2022, as fast as the average for all other professions.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

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Job: Security guard  EducationThe entry-level education for security guards is a high school diploma or equivalent, though some employers prefer to hire candidates with a degree.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

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Job: Corrections officer  What they doOversee, in a variety of capacities, those who are in jail or prison.

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Job: Corrections officer  Who hiresState and federal prisons, sheriff’s offices, local and private correctional facilities.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

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Job: Corrections officer  SalaryThe 2012 median salary for corrections officers was $23,970. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $27,000 and the top 10 percent earned more than $69,610.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

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Job: Corrections officer  Career outlookThe field is expected to grow 5 percent through 2022, slower than the average for all professions.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

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Job: Corrections officer  EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent, though many employers require college coursework.

Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

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Job: Fish and game warden 

What they doInvestigate violations to hunting and fishing rules, patrol assigned areas and compile data on wildlife.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nathttp://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

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Job: Fish and game warden 

Who hiresState and federal agencies. (There are no private-sector jobs for fish and game wardens.)

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nathttp://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

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Job: Fish and game warden 

SalaryThe 2012 median salary for fish and game wardens was $48,070. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $31,870 and the top 10 percent earned more than $70,750.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nathttp://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

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Job: Fish and game warden 

Career outlookAn additional 1,760 new jobs were expected to be added by 2018. (The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not provide data.)

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nathttp://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

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Job: Fish and game warden 

EducationThe entry-level education for fish and game wardens varies by state, though many require a bachelor’s degree.

Sources:http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nathttp://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/