Criminal Justice
Students interested in a criminal justice career should be able to work under pressure, accept direction, possess effective verbal and written communication skills, be flexible, compassionate, dependable, honest, fair, motivated, physically fit, and tactful. Numerous career opportunities exist for qualified individuals interested in a criminal justice career. Typical areas of employment: Police Officer, State Trooper, Sheriffs Department, Records Specialist, Community Service Officer, Support Services Technician, Courts, Evidence Technician, Corrections Officer, Probation and Parole, Juvenile Courts, Federal Agencies, Fish and Wildlife, Park Ranger, and numerous others.Employment requirements vary from agency to agency. Interested persons are encouraged to contact the agency of their choice regarding specific requirements (i.e. vision, age, physical ability, background, education, experience, etc). Typical Employment Requirements: Students interested in a criminal justice career should possess effective communication skills; be able to exercise judgment under stress; and be able to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals.