Coy H. Johnston's concise, yet thorough and creative text, Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals--from conception through the hiring process. The book's contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and happiness. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victims services, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Readers are provided self assessment tools to enhance self awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to facilitate understanding and encourage growth throughout the reader's career.
Author(s): Coy H. Johnston
Edition: Paperback
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 229
Preface......Page 14
Acknowledgments......Page 16
About the Author......Page 18
Section 1 Planning......Page 19
Chapter 1 Know Yourself......Page 20
Introduction......Page 21
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You......Page 23
What You Don’t Know......Page 25
GUEST SPEAKER: Steve Palmer, FBI Special Agent......Page 27
Self-Assessments......Page 29
What Color Is Your Parachute?......Page 30
Keirsey Temperament Sorter......Page 31
True Colors......Page 32
What Type Am I?......Page 34
The Four Temperaments......Page 36
What Color Is Your Personality?......Page 38
Jung Typology Test......Page 39
Monster......Page 41
Summary......Page 45
Discussion Questions......Page 46
Chapter 2 Setting Realistic Goals......Page 50
Introduction......Page 51
Set Realistic Goals......Page 53
Issues in Police Work......Page 56
The Use of Deception......Page 58
The Role of Acting in Police Work......Page 59
The Use of Discretion......Page 60
The Use of Force......Page 63
The Polygraph Test......Page 65
Internal Investigations......Page 66
The Power of Persuasion......Page 68
Communication Skills......Page 69
Salary Issues......Page 70
Power and Responsibility......Page 71
Ethics in Court......Page 72
The Battle of Wits......Page 73
The Communication Gap......Page 75
The Dangers for Correctional Officers......Page 76
GUEST SPEAKER: Brian Cole, Director of Corrections......Page 78
Alternative Correctional Careers......Page 80
The Realities of Working in Criminal Justice......Page 82
Change......Page 83
The Search for Happiness......Page 85
Summary......Page 86
Discussion Questions......Page 89
Section 2 Pursuing......Page 91
Chapter 3 Law Enforcement......Page 92
Introduction......Page 93
Local Law Enforcement......Page 95
Game and Fish Warden......Page 103
GUEST SPEAKER: Jan Strauss, Retired Police Chief......Page 105
Gaming Officer......Page 106
Campus Police......Page 108
Reserve Officer......Page 109
Nonsworn Opportunities......Page 110
FBI......Page 116
DEA......Page 121
ATF......Page 123
U.S. Border Patrol......Page 124
ICE......Page 127
U.S. Secret Service......Page 131
USMS......Page 133
Nonsworn Positions......Page 135
Diversity in Law Enforcement......Page 136
Experience......Page 138
Summary......Page 139
Discussion Questions......Page 141
Chapter 4 Forensic Science......Page 146
Introduction......Page 147
Crime Scene Technicians......Page 150
GUEST SPEAKER: Shayleen Eastman, Crime Scene Specialist III......Page 152
Forensic Scientist......Page 154
Medical Examiner......Page 156
Investigative Technician......Page 158
DNA Analyst......Page 160
Toxicologist......Page 161
Forensic Nurse Examiner......Page 162
Forensic Psychiatrist......Page 163
Forensic Interviewer......Page 166
Forensic Entomologist......Page 170
Diversity in Forensic Science......Page 173
Summary......Page 174
Discussion Questions......Page 175
Chapter 5 • Victim Services......Page 178
Introduction......Page 179
Domestic Violence Coalitions......Page 182
Police Departments......Page 188
GUEST SPEAKER: Gina McAlister, Victim Services Specialist......Page 190
Courts and Prosecutors’ Offices......Page 193
Hospitals......Page 197
Other Victim Service Programs......Page 199
Diversity in Victim Services......Page 202
Summary......Page 203
Discussion Questions......Page 204
Chapter 6 Courts......Page 207
Introduction......Page 208
Law School......Page 210
The Job Search......Page 219
Judge......Page 223
GUEST SPEAKER: Charles W. Ervin, Superior Court Judge......Page 225
Prosecutor......Page 226
Public Defender......Page 228
Court Clerk......Page 230
Municipal Court Supervisor......Page 231
Diversity in Law Careers......Page 233
Summary......Page 235
Discussion Questions......Page 236
Chapter 7 Corrections......Page 239
Introduction......Page 240
State Correctional Officer......Page 241
County Detention Officer......Page 245
City Jailer......Page 247
Parole and Probation Officers......Page 250
Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist......Page 254
Home Detention Officer......Page 255
Probation Aide......Page 256
GUEST SPEAKER: Julie Glover, Sergeant, San Diego Sheriff’s Department......Page 258
Parole Board Hearing Officer......Page 260
Private Prisons......Page 261
Diversity in Corrections......Page 263
Summary......Page 264
Discussion Questions......Page 265
Chapter 8 Private Security and Investigations......Page 268
Introduction......Page 269
Security Officer......Page 273
GUEST SPEAKER: Timothy W. Newton, Private Security Supervisor......Page 278
Private Investigator......Page 280
Loss Prevention......Page 285
Armed Security Guard......Page 288
Diversity Issues in Private Security......Page 292
Summary......Page 293
Discussion Questions......Page 294
Section 3 PREPARING......Page 297
Chapter 9 Volunteering and Internships......Page 298
Introduction......Page 299
Law Enforcement......Page 301
Courts......Page 315
GUEST SPEAKER: Jennifer D. Griffin, Director of Training and the Administrator for the Council on Police Training......Page 312
Corrections......Page 318
Diversity in Volunteering and Internships......Page 321
Summary......Page 322
Discussion Questions......Page 323
Chapter 10 Getting a Foot in the Door......Page 326
Introduction......Page 327
Letters of Recommendation......Page 328
Certificates......Page 329
Education Documentation......Page 332
CV and Résumé......Page 333
GUEST SPEAKER: Colton Johnston, Attorney and Law Clerk......Page 337
Police Ride-Along......Page 339
Court and Attorney Observations......Page 341
Practice......Page 342
Firearms......Page 343
Physical Fitness......Page 344
Education and Grades......Page 346
The LSAT......Page 347
The Application Form......Page 348
Written Tests......Page 350
Psychological Tests......Page 356
Summary......Page 357
Discussion Questions......Page 358
Chapter 11 The Interview......Page 360
Introduction......Page 361
Punctuality......Page 362
GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Norzagaray, Former Juvenile Probation Officer......Page 363
Appearance......Page 365
Body Language......Page 367
Introductions......Page 369
Sample Oral Board Questions......Page 371
Don’t …......Page 388
A Personal Note to Minorities, Women, and LGBTQ Individuals......Page 390
A Note to Law Students......Page 391
Summary......Page 395
Concluding Remarks......Page 397
Discussion Questions......Page 399
Index......Page 401
