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    Want to make a difference in your community? Consider a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

    Are you thinking of beginning a new career and have always wanted to work in law enforcement, keeping the peace and helping those in need? Or do you already work in criminal justice and want to become a supervisor, learn new skills, improve your salary potential or advance in your field?(1)

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  • Who should pursue Criminal Justice career training?

    Are you interested in an education that may make a difference in your community? Do you already work in criminal justice and are looking for hands-on training that can help you advance in your field? If so, then a criminal justice career may be a good fit for you.(1) 

    What occupations are possible with criminal justice career training?

    Criminal justice refers to all aspects of crime control in a community, and it includes the following occupations:
    • Loss Prevention Officer
    • Corrections Officer
    • Private Investigator
    • Probation Officer
     

    What is the outlook for criminal justice careers?

    Job prospects for those seeking a criminal justice career should be strong through 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, though specific employment growth will vary by profession. The BLS expects these common criminal justice professions to experience the following employment growth from 2008 to 2018:

    • Private Investigator & Loss Prevention: 22 percent(2) 
    • Corrections Officer: 9 percent(3) 
    • Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists: 19 percent(4) 

    A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field is generally required to begin work as a probation officer or correctional treatment specialist.(4) Many criminal justice professionals are employed by local, state, or federal government, and they must pass examinations and meet certain requirements to begin work. Private detectives must be licensed in most states, though specific requirements vary.(2) 

    What skills can help prepare graduates for criminal justice careers?

    To succeed in the criminal justice career fields listed above, you should be able to communicate effectively and dedicated to promoting justice. Remington College’s hands-on criminal justice coursework includes hands-on training in safety and risk management, contemporary corrections, forensic psychology, and more, in an effort to help prepare graduates for entry-level careers in criminal justice fields.(1) 

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    (1) Employment upon graduation not guaranteed.
    (2) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm
    (3) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos156.htm
    (4) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos265.htm
    Criminal Justice Careers Outlook Archive 

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