Careers in CRJ
The BS, criminal justice provides a foundation that can lead to a variety of positions/promotions, including:
Law Enforcement
Highway Patrol
State Trooper
Sheriff’s Deputy
Border Patrol Agent
Campus Police Officer
Correctional Officer
Special Agent
Probation Officer
Juvenile Specialist
Park Ranger
Investigation
Investigator
Homicide Detective
Crime Scene Investigator
Intelligence Analyst (L.E.)
Forensic Specialist
Fraud Investigator
Criminal Investigator
Field Investigator
Inspector
Security Analyst
Other
Victim Witness Advocate
Public Safety Specialist
Loss Prevention Officer
Security Officer/Manager
Compliance Officer
Gaming Agent
Interdiction Agent
Court Advocate
Judicial Case Manager
Safety Manager
Work Settings
The BS, criminal justice leads to a breadth of opportunities, including:
Federal, State, Local Governments
Correctional Facilities
Municipal Law Enforcement/Administration
Educational Institutions
Healthcare Institutions/Medical Centers
Private Sector: Finance, Insurance, Retail, Transportation
Top In-Demand Skills in Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Criminal Corrections
Emergency Management
Legal Hearings
Crime Prevention
Criminal Justice
Auditing
Case Management
Human Services
Public Administration
Social Work