Discover How and Where to Find the Best Criminal Justice Job for You
By Timothy Roufa, About.com Guide
- Discovering the Best Job for You
- Getting Hired in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Criminal Justice Career Profiles
- Forensic Science and CSI Careers
- Law Enforcement Careers
- Federal Law Enforcement and Criminology Career Profiles
- Sports Careers in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Discovering the Best Job for You
Before you begin your job search, you'll want to figure out exactly what you're looking for. Learn how to determine what criminology career is the best fit for you.
- Top Criminal Justice Career Sites and Job Boards
- Top Forensic Science Job Boards
- Finding the Perfect Job in Criminology
- Hot Jobs in Criminal Justice
- Finding the Right Law Enforcement Career For You
- Downsizing Opens Doors For Aspiring Law Enforcement Officers
- Preparing for Criminology and Criminal Justice Careers
Getting Hired in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminal justice jobs are great choices, if you can get them Unfortunately, not everyone is cut out for the job. Find out all about the hiring process and learn whether or not you have what it takes to land a criminology career.
- Four Keys to a Succesful Job Search
- Finding Jobs in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Polygraph Exams
- How to Become a Police Officer
Criminology and Criminal Justice Career Profiles
Learn more about specific jobs within the field of criminology and find out about education requirements, salary and employment outlooks.
Forensic Science and CSI Careers
If you have an analytical mind, an eye for detail and a knack for research and the scientific method, a career in forensic science may be perfect for you. Check out these forensic job descriptions for more information.
- Forensic Ballistic Expert
- Forensic Computer Expert
- Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
- Forensic Science Technician
Law Enforcement Careers
Careers in law enforcement are challenging and reqarding. Find out more about the different paths available and learn more about what it takes to work in the law enforcement profession.
- Police Officer
- Detectives and Investigators
- Fire and Arson Investigators
- Internal Investigators
- K-9 Officers
- Humane Law Enforcement Officers / Animal Cops
- Wildlife Conservation Officers
- Marine Patrol Officers
- Police Instructors
- Traffic Crash Investigators
- Law Enforcement Career Profiles
- Special Agent Careers
Federal Law Enforcement and Criminology Career Profiles
Intersted in working for the federal government? Learn about the kinds of jobs available and how you can get hired as special agent or officer.
- Uniformed Secret Service Officer
- Secret Service Special Agent Careers
- U.S. Border Patrol Agent Careers
- ICE Agent Careers
- FBI Special Agent
- DEA Agent Careers
- Deputy U.S. Marshal Careers
- Department of Defense (DOD) Police Careers
- Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) Careers
- Federal Law Enforcement Jobs and Careers
- U.S. Army Special Investigators
- U.S. Air Force Special Investigators
- U.S. Department of Defense Special Agents
- Military Law Enforcement Careers
- Department of Homeland Security Careers
- Military Police Officers
Sports Careers in Criminology and Criminal Justice
A love of sports and a love of justice don't have to be mutually exclusive. You can satisfy both with a career as major league sports investigator or security officer. Learn more about these exciting criminology careers in professional and collegiate athletics.