Examines twenty occupations in law and criminology, including courts and court administration, law enforcement and investigation, computer security, and more.

Careers in Law Enforcement is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the criminal justice field, specifically in policing. Written in a concise and conversational tone, author Coy H. Johnston includes three main sections: planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career path in law enforcement, and preparing for the hiring process. The first chapter offers students a unique opportunity to take a personality/career test to help them discover the types of jobs that might be a good fit. Consequently, students will set sensible goals at the beginning of their degree program and seek appropriate internships and volunteer opportunities. This text is a helpful resource students will be able to peruse repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for jobs within law enforcement.

This book provides a critical overview of the criminal justice system and career opportunities within the system. The authors are scholar-practitioners who pour decades of experience into each topic. Topics covered include Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Corrections, Law, and Research. Resources and information shared with the book can give applicants the edge when seeking employment opportunities or knowledge to people looking for a guide of the 21st-century criminal justice system. Authors: Dr. Kenneth Davis, Ekee Ehrlich, Esq., Dr. Patrice McDaniel & Dr. Benjamin Okafor

Legal Aspects of Emergency Services, Second Edition introduces members of fire and emergency medical services to the legal system in the United States, showing them how various types of laws affect their work in emergency services.

Discusses training, salary, and working conditions for a wide variety of law enforcement and criminal justice careers.

Career Planning in Criminal Justice

This book examines the role and involvement of law enforcement agencies across the spectrum of homeland security and emergency management. Contributions from expert practitioners and academics are organized around the mission areas of mitigation/protection, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Whether people are inspired by events such as 9/11 or the simple desire to help others, or they want to start in on a meaningful career without going to a four-year college, vo-tech careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security are more popular than ever. This volume offers readers an overview of some of the major career options in these fields, as well as the vo-tech training available. Interviews with people working in these fields offer realistic insight and frank descriptions of the work's pros and cons. Readers will also learn about different job qualifications, training, and other preparation they should consider.