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1 online resource (x, 201 pages) |
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data file rda |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- A short history of criminal justice as an academic study -- The nature of professions -- Electives that will help -- The importance of an internship -- Disqualifiers and what to avoid during college years -- Stereotypes and misperceptions in criminal justice employment -- Careers in law enforcement -- Careers in corrections -- Careers in private security -- Graduate school and law school -- Realistic alternatives: nontraditional vocations in the criminal justice system -- Networking, looking for employment leads, and references -- Preparing for testing and the interview -- Preparing for transfers to specialized units and promotion -- The role of nontraditional students, minorities, and women in criminal justice -- Concluding remarks: the shape of things to come. |
| Summary |
The purpose of this book is to address the proper preparation for careers in criminal justice. This book describes the realistic descriptions of the various entry-level positions that are offered, and practical information is provided to maximize efficiency in the selection of academic courses that will improve a student's likelihood of success during the application process. The names of state law enforcement training councils, federal law enforcement agencies, intelligence agencies, state regulatory agencies, federal regulatory agencies, and criminal justice professional associations are con. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 02, 2018). |
| Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Law enforcement -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Criminology.
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00883326
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Law enforcement -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00993993
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mijares, Tomas C. Careers for the criminal justice major. Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas, Publisher, Ltd., [2018] 9780398092108 (DLC) 2017059714 |
| ISBN |
9780398092115 (electronic book) |
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0398092117 (electronic book) |
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9780398092108 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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