Careers in criminal justice /

Overview: Coy H. Johnston's concise, yet thorough and creative text, Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals - from conception through the hiring process. The book's contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragma...

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Main Author: Johnston, Coy H.
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal justice, Administration of > Vocational guidance.
Law enforcement > Vocational guidance
Police > Vocational guidance
Job hunting
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the author
  • Section 1: Planning:
  • Know Yourself:
  • Introduction
  • What you don't know can hurt you:
  • What you don't know
  • Self-assessments:
  • What color is your parachute?
  • Keirsey temperament sorter
  • True colors
  • What type am I?
  • Four temperaments
  • What color is your personality?
  • Jung typology test
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  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Setting Realistic Goals:
  • Introduction
  • Set realistic goals
  • Issues with police work:
  • Use of deception
  • Role of acting in police work
  • Use of discretion
  • Use of force
  • Polygraph test
  • Interviewing and interrogating
  • Internal investigations
  • Issues in the judicial system:
  • Power of persuasion
  • Attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Salary issues
  • Power and responsibility
  • Ethics in court
  • Battle of wits
  • Issues in Corrections:
  • Communication gap
  • Dangers for Correctional Officers
  • Alternative Correctional Careers
  • Realities of working in Criminal Justice
  • Change
  • Search for happiness
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Section 2: Pursuing:
  • Local And State Law Enforcement:
  • Introduction
  • Local Law Enforcement
  • Guest Speaker: Jan Strauss, Retired Police Chief
  • Game And Fish Warden
  • Gaming Officer
  • Campus Police
  • Nonsworn Opportunities
  • Diversity issues
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • Introduction
  • FBI
  • Guest Speaker: Steve Palmer, FBI Special Agent
  • DEA
  • ATF
  • Border Patrol
  • ICE
  • U S Secret Service
  • USMS
  • Nonsworn Positions
  • Diversity in Federal Law Enforcement
  • Experience
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Forensic Science:
  • Introduction
  • CST
  • Guest Speaker: Shayleen Eastman, Crime Scene Specialist III
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Medical examiner
  • Investigative Technician
  • Criminalist:
  • DNA Analyst
  • Toxicologist
  • Forensic Nurse examiner
  • Forensic Psychiatrist Specialist
  • Forensic Interviewer
  • Forensic Entomologist
  • Diversity in Forensic Jobs
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Victim Services:
  • Introduction
  • Victim Advocate and related positions
  • Guest Speaker: Gina McAlister, Victim Services Specialist
  • Diversity in Victim Services
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Courts:
  • Introduction
  • Law School
  • Job search
  • Law Careers
  • Guest Speaker: Charles W Ervin, Superior Court Judge
  • Diversity in Law Careers
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Corrections:
  • Introduction
  • State Correctional Officer
  • County Detention Officer
  • City Jailer
  • Guest Speaker: Julie Glover, Sergeant, San Diego Sheriff's Department
  • Parole and Probation Officers
  • Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Home Detention Officer
  • Probation Aide
  • Parole Board Hearing Officer
  • Diversity in Probation and Parole Work
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Private Security And Investigations:
  • Introduction
  • Security Officer
  • Guest Speaker: Timothy W Newton, Private Security Supervisor
  • Private Investigator
  • Loss Prevention
  • Armed Security Guard
  • Diversity issues in Private Security
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Section 3: Preparing:
  • Getting A Foot In The Door:
  • Introduction
  • Portfolios:
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Certificates
  • Volunteer service
  • Education documentation
  • CV and resume
  • Guest Speaker: Lance Larsen, Juvenile Detention Officer
  • Interview preparation:
  • Police ride-along
  • Court and attorney observations
  • Firearms
  • Physical fitness
  • Volunteering versus internships
  • Education and grades
  • LSAT
  • Application
  • Written tests
  • Psychological tests
  • Summary
  • Discussion questions
  • Interview:
  • Introduction
  • Guest Speaker: Michael Norzagaray, Former Juvenile Probation Officer
  • Punctuality
  • Appearance
  • Body language
  • Introductions
  • Sample questions
  • Dos and don'ts
  • Personal note to minorities, women, gays, and lesbians
  • Note to law students
  • Summary
  • Index..

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