Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-032-41293-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 420 g

This book provides a thorough and directed focus on successfully identifying, obtaining, and succeeding in a career in criminal justice or criminology. With empirically based, research-focused information on how students can prepare for and ultimately join the criminal justice or criminology workforce, it covers the positions available in criminal justice and criminology, how to get a job in the field, and what can be expected upon obtaining employment. The book contextualizes career opportunities within criminal justice and criminology, providing information about the nature of the work and how various positions fit within the criminal justice system as a whole.

Part 1 provides an overview of the book, an examination of the history of careers, and coverage of job opportunities and the nature of working in criminal justice and criminology. Part 2 addresses preparation for entering the field, including coverage of internships and overall professional development. Part 3 of the book addresses careers in the primary components of the criminal justice system, juvenile justice, and other areas. An epilogue addresses promotion issues, and a series of helpful appendices provide practical tools for working toward a career in criminal justice or criminology.

This book is suitable for any reader considering employment in criminal justice or criminology, and ideal for instructors who supervise and guide students as they gain practical experience and move toward careers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burns, Ronald G.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Wirtschaftspädagogik, Berufspädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Berufsbildende Schulen, Wirtschaftsschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrmaterial: Ausbildungsberufe
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: The Criminal Justice and Criminology Workforce

1 An Overview of Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

2 A History of Criminal Justice Focused on Employment and Academic Study

3 Opportunities and Trends in Criminal Justice and Criminology Employment

4 Working in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Part 2: Preparing and Selling Yourself

5 A Self-Assessment to Prepare for a Career in Criminal Justice or Criminology

6 Your Criminal Justice and Criminology Education

7 Preparing for Employment in Criminal Justice and Criminology

8 Internships in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Part 3: Working Toward Justice

9 Careers in Law Enforcement

10 Working in the Courts

11 Careers in Corrections

12 Working in the Juvenile Justice System

13 Other Employment Opportunities in Criminal Justice and Criminology

14 Epilogue

Appendix A Sample Cover Letter, Resumes, and Follow-up Letter

Appendix B State Labor Offices

Appendix C Federal Criminal Justice and Criminology Employment Resources

Appendix D Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Appendix E Salaries for Select Criminal Justice and Criminology Positions

Appendix F Curriculum Vitae Shell

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Ronald G. Burns is Full Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University. He earned his degrees from the University of South Carolina and Florida State University, and has published more than 70 scholarly articles. Burns has also authored, coauthored, or edited 10 books, including Criminal Justice: The System in Perspective and Multiculturalism, Crime, and Criminal Justice (3rd edition). His teaching and research interests primarily pertain to law enforcement, white-collar crime, and criminal case processing.