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Career Opportunities in Criminal Justice

There are numerous opportunities in criminal justice agencies and organizations for persons with a college degree. Some of the careers listed below, however, require additional training as required by the hiring agency. The faculty encourages students to discuss career plans with their advisor (s). It is also important to remember that involvement in college organizations, volunteering, as well as internships and field experiences, are vital to help prepare for a successful career upon graduation. Castleton has an array of such opportunities. Castleton Alumni have obtained jobs as correctional officers, police officers, and court workers. For more information, visit some of the links listed below.

CAREERS/LINKS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper, Municipal Police Officer, Game Warden, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent, Immigration and Naturalization Services Border Patrol Agent, Secret Service Agent, U.S. Forest Service, Customs Special Agent, and many others.

Border Patrol

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Careers in Law Enforcement

Careers in Security

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Defense Intelligence Agency

Drug Enforcement Administration

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Government Agencies

National Sheriffs Association

New York City Police Department

US Department of Justice

US Naval Investigative Service

US Marshals Service

US Secret Service

 

CAREERS/LINKS IN COURTS:

Attorney, Bailiff, Court Clerk, Court Liaison, Judge, Paralegal, Research Analyst/Statistician, Court Reporter, and many others.

Administrative Office of the US Courts

American Bar Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Federal Bar Association

Federal Courts

National Council on Crime and Delinquency

 

CAREERS/LINKS IN CORRECTIONS:

Corrections Counselor, Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Halfway House Manager, Clinical Psychologist, Substance Abuse Specialist, Classification and Treatment Director, Recreational Counselor, Prisoner Advocate, and many others.

American Correctional Association

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Vermont Department of Corrections

 

MORE:

There are many other careers available to criminal justice majors. These include Victims' Assistant, Juvenile Probation Officer, Prevention Program Specialist, Caseworker, Crisis Counselor, Wilderness Counselor, Forensic Technician, Forensic Psychologist, Loss Prevention Specialist, Internal Affairs Investigator, and many others.

Federal Career Opportunities

Government Jobs

US Office of Personnel Management