April 25, 2008, Newsletter Issue #56: Criminal Justice Careers: Local Government

Tip of the Week

If you are seeking a criminal justice career with the local government, you will most likely require a minimum of an associates degree in the field (that is, if you haven't already obtained on-the-job training). Some of the local level criminal justice employment opportunities to consider include a local level corrections officer, a park police officer, a county police officer, a juvenile justice officer, or working for the sheriff's department. Take the following into consideration as you research career opportunities in law enforcement/criminal justice:

Visit local government facilities and interview people in the field. This will give you an accurate depiction of what it is like to work in these areas, to get a feel for these environments and to inquire what level of education is required for both entry level and promotional opportunities.Research the jobs that interest you. Find job descriptions, average salary, and get contact information to conduct interviews with people in the field.Go to the library and check out books related to this type of employment and see if the specific areas and duties assigned are of interest to you.Sit in on a couple of classes (per professors approval) prior to starting your criminal justice degree) to get a "feel" for what to expect.

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