Criminal Justice Job Opportunities
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Protect and serve society for the greater good, by earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security from Rasmussen College Online. The Criminal Justice industry has numerous job opportunities, and with concern for public safety growing daily, the projections for continued opportunities are encouraging.
A more security-conscious society and concern about drug-related crimes is expected to contribute to an increased demand for Criminal Justice services. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will position you to fill this demand successfully. Expectations of the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the projections for persons employed in Criminal Justice, across all occupations, to increase approximately 13.9% from 2004 to 2014.
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Note: Our Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree is available only at the Florida campuses and Online.
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If you would like the opportunity to gain more respect and a higher salary in a great career, consider what having an advanced degree from a Regionally Accredited college could do for you. We offer flexible schedules, small class sizes, approachable instructors who know you by name, and much, much more.
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Criminal Justice Career Salary Data
Juvenile Officer - $25,244 (25th percentile)
Maintains order and discipline over juvenile inmates and individuals awaiting trial. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Correctional Treatment Specialist - $32,200 (25th percentile)
Correctional treatment specialists work in jails, prisons, or parole or probation agencies. In jails and prisons, they evaluate the progress of inmates. They also work with inmates, probation officers, and other agencies to develop parole and release plans. Their case reports are provided to the appropriate parole board when their clients are eligible for release. In addition, they plan education and training programs to improve offenders’ job skills and provide them with coping, anger management, and drug and sexual abuse counseling either individually or in groups. They usually write treatment plans and summaries for each client.
Police and Sherriff’s Patrol Officers - $38,651 (25th percentile)
A police or sheriff’s patrol officer will maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. He or she will perform a combination of following duties: patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.
Detective or Criminal Investigator - $52,071 (25th percentile)
A detective or criminal investigator will conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. This does not include private detectives and investigators.
Career salary data listed above includes career information and salaries in the 25th percentile, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of Criminal Justice careers, according to figures available from acinet.org and salary.com.
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