Criminal Justice Job Opportunities

Crime Doesn't Pay, but a Career in Criminal Justice Does

Crime knows no boundaries. From rural country towns to bustling high-profile cities, it maintains an active presence of global reach. Just as crime cannot be confined geographically, neither can it be completely defined. It is forever evolving as wrongdoers find clever new ways to cheat others.  Through the Criminal Justice degree program at Rasmussen College Online, you will be ready to face the challenges of today’s world and make a difference.

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Criminal Justice Overview
Why Earn a Degree in Criminal Justice?

As a result of crime's altering nature, the field of Criminal Justice continues to thrive with opportunity.  

• Private security within businesses is expected to grow approximately 32% over the next six years.
• Correctional officers, police officers and sheriffs are expected to increase in quantity by approximately 25% over the next six years.
• The largest growth area is expected in Social and Human Services, with an approximate 48% increase by 2012.

*All statistics above are referenced from America's Career Infonet. (www.acinet.org)

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Criminal Justice Salary Data

Police Officer - $45,464 median national salary
Police Officers are responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. They conduct investigations, make arrests and testify in court.  Police Officers respond to calls and take necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance.  They also complete reports, forms and routine paperwork. Police Offers work under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Customs Inspector - $30,891 median national salary
Customs Inspectors inspect and search cargo, baggage or articles worn, carried or shipped. They detect and seize illegal and smuggled goods. Customs Inspectors have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Criminal Justice field. They rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a manager.

Security Guard - $31,177 median national salary
Periodically, Security Guards patrol buildings and grounds of industrial plants, commercial establishments, docks, logging camp areas, or work sites. They are familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Criminal Justice field, and rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision; typically reporting to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Salary data listed above includes the median salaries, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of criminal justice careers, according to figures available from salary.com.

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