Security Concerns Lead to New Opportunities in Criminal Justice
By Karen Lawson
karen.lawson@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
Although many government agencies report slower than average job growth in the U.S. there are a few exceptions. Agencies responsible for homeland security, surveillance, and intelligence are expanding as our nation continues its efforts to detect and prevent terrorist activity.
Important aspects of homeland security include surveillance, IT expertise, and criminal investigation. Your
criminal justice degree, combined with military experience or on-the-job training, can prepare you for a career in homeland security.
Criminal Justice Degree Provides Training
Whether you want to join your local police department, seek employment with a government agency in Washington, DC, or seek international employment, criminal justice training can provide a foundation for a wide variety of jobs. Your career may include additional education, such as completion of police academy training, and you will probably participate in ongoing training throughout your career. The Department of Homeland Security can apply criminal justice training toward a variety of positions--security and fraud investigation, intelligence operations, and emergency management. It's interesting to note that fewer than 20% of federal employees live and work in the Washington, DC area. Criminal justice opportunities in the federal government exist throughout the U.S. and the world.
Private Sector Seeks Criminal Justice Professionals
Increasing terrorist activity throughout the world has emphasized the need for vigilance by corporations and other private sector concerns. Your
criminal justice degree can lead to a variety of career opportunities in internal surveillance and criminal investigations of fraud, embezzlement and other "white-collar" crime. Studying for a criminal justice degree can be a productive step toward a career in homeland and corporate security.
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About the Author
Karen Lawson is a freelance writer whose interests include topics in higher education and the humanities. She holds an MA degree in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Posted on March 23, 2007 at 9:40 AM
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