So, what is your dream job? Ever thought about?

Well, regardless of what program you are studying at Rasmussen College, it’s never too early to start looking for your dream job!!!! Even if you are a few quarters from graduating, you can learn valuable information by studying current job postings. For instance, the West Fargo Police Department has an opening for a patrol officer.

Reviewing current job postings and listed qualifications will give you information about the type of qualities that local law enforcement agencies are looking for in applicants. In addition, you can “practice” putting together you resume. Plus, when planning your future and your career, gathering information is never “a waste of time.” When it comes time to seriously looking for a job, you’ll already have experience doing so! You know the saying, "knowledge is power!"

If you don’t want to be a police officer, but you are still interested in a career in Criminal Justice, click here to read about a posting in Fargo for a Juvenile Court Officer. Again, researching current positions can give you guidance in planning your career and when choosing electives for your class schedules.

So, as we approach the holiday season and 2009, I encourage you to spend a few minutes reviewing current job postings. I think you will find the postings interesting and informative.

If you’d like to visit about careers in Criminal Justice or have any questions, email me at Patty.Laney@Rasmussen.edu or give me a call at 701-277-3889 and we’ll chat. Good luck as we approach finals week!

Sgt Joe Friday, a detective from Dragnet wore suits and trench coats in his daily pursuit of criminals in Los Angeles.  That was in the late 1960's however, today, in the age of "casual fridays" law enforcement detectives still believe the suit - "with extra material around the waist" (Hauser, 2008) to accomdate the host of tools necessarry to perform their jobs, is the essential attire to serve their communities.  Whether in the training academy wearing polyester patch uniforms to a patrol officer on the streets, law enforcment, requires wearing professional dress. 

Undercover work is a different scenario, requiring clothes that will make you fit in, or rather, not stand out.  But being a patrol officer or detective, wearing the uniform, including polished and shined shoes, or the suit and tie, are required when chasing down the bad guys.