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Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Law Enforcement by Coy H. Johnston A resource for students considering a career in the criminal justice field, specifically in policing. There are 3 sections: planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career path in law enforcement, and preparing for the hiring process.
Call Number: HV8143 .J6424 2017
Publication Date: 2016
Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by Rainville, Rainville & Sheridan A practical and comprehensive guide explaining the extensive operations and the scope of employment possibilities and and opportunities in the criminal justice profession. This book covers many criminal justice functions and career paths that are seldom discussed when preparing for a career in criminal justice. This work focuses on how to obtain employment in a career field that fits personal strengths and aspirations, as well as emphasizing the value of internships and service learning as tools to obtain the desired position.
Call Number: HV 9950 .R35 2016
Publication Date: 2016
John Douglas's Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement by John Douglas
Call Number: HV8143 .D675 2005
Publication Date: 2005

Careers in Criminal Justice - Occupational Handbook

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists What they do The work environment How to become one Pay Job Outlook State & area data Similar occupations More information and links to O*NET
Police and Detectives What they do Work environment How to become one Pay Job Outlook State & area data Similar occupations More information and links to O*NET
Forensic Science Technicians What they do Work environment How to become one Pay Job Outlook State & area data Similar occupations More information and links to O*NET
Correctional Officers What they do Work environment How to become one Pay Job Outlook State & area data Similar occupations More information and links to O*NET

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations serve many meaningful purposes:

Providing professional development
Providing a professional network
Listing job opportunities
Providing professional support and advocacy
Informing on current trends, issues in the field

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for both educators and practitioners. Providing a forum for disseminating ideas related to issues in research, policy, education, and practice within the field, ACJS attributes its success in creating this dynamic professional association to the composition of its membership. As change expands the existing boundaries of the criminal justice field, ACJS is comprised of members from a variety of diversified backgrounds including: Scholars who are international in scope and multidisciplinary in orientation, Professionals from all sectors of the criminal justice system, and Students seeking to explore the criminal justice field as future scholars or practitioners
The American Criminal Justice Association The ACJA is a national association, formed in 1937, to promote professionalism in the field, and to bring together the community and the profession. ACJA provides training and education to criminal justice practitioners and students. Membership in UT Martin’s Zeta Epsilon Nu chapter of ACJA provides opportunities for attending conferences, participating in competitive events, competing for scholarships and awards, and networking with other students and professionals throughout the U.S.
American Probation & Parole Association Everything the APPA does is aimed at reducing recidivism to keep our communities safe. That means strengthening the role of the community corrections industry.
The American Society of Criminology The American Society of Criminology is an international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.
National Association of Forensic Counselors The NAFC sets out to develop a competent workforce to counsel, treat, evaluate, supervise and manage criminal offenders.
National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) The NCJA represents state, local and tribal governments on crime control and prevention issues. Members represent all facets of the criminal and juvenile justice community.