Waubonsee Community College

Careers in law enforcement, Coy H. Johnston, Arizonia State University

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Careers in law enforcement

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Coy H. Johnston, Arizonia State University

Johnson provides a valuable resource for anyone considering a career in the criminal justice field. He defines the variety of career paths, so that readers can develop sensible goals at the beginning of their degree program

section 1. Planning -- 1. Know yourself -- What you don't know can hurt you -- What you don't know -- Self-assessments -- What color is your parachute? -- Keirsey temperament sorter -- True colors -- What type am I? -- The four temperaments -- What color is your personality? -- Jung typology test -- GAcollege411 -- 2. Setting realistic goals -- Issues with police work -- Use of deception -- Role of acting in police work -- Use of discretion -- Use of force -- The polygraph test -- Internal investigation -- Investigation -- Interviewing and interrogating -- Report writing -- Court testimony -- The dangers and stress of police work -- Realities of working in criminal justice -- Change -- Search for happiness -- section 2. Pursuing -- 3. Local and State law enforcement -- Local law enforcement -- Special jurisdiction police -- Game and fish warden -- Gaming officer -- Campus police -- Hospital police officer -- Diversity issues -- 4. Crime Lab -- Crime scene technician -- Forensic scientist -- Medical examiner -- Investigative technician -- Criminalist -- DNA analyst -- Toxicologist -- Forensic nurse examiner -- Forensic psychiatrist specialist -- Forensic interviewer -- Forensic entomologist -- Diversity in forensic jobs -- 5. Victim services -- Victim advocate and related positions -- Diversity in victim services -- 6. Other non-sworn position -- Crime analyst -- Communications -- Police aide -- Records clerk -- Property/evidence management -- Supplies/equipment/fleet management -- Animal control -- Crime prevention/community outreach -- Information technology specialists -- Intelligence analysts -- Parking enforcement -- Public information officers -- 7. Jailers, Detention Officers, and Corrections -- Local jails -- County detention officer -- State correctional officer -- 8. Federal Law enforcement -- FBI -- DEA -- ATF -- Border Patrol -- ICE -- U.S. Secret Service -- U.S. marshals -- TSA -- Non-sworn positions -- Diversity in Federal Law enforcement -- Experience -- 9. Private security and investigations -- Security officer -- Private investigator -- Loss prevention -- Armed security guard -- Diversity issues in private security -- section 3. Preparing -- 10. Getting a foot in the door -- Portfolios -- Letters of recommendation -- Certificates -- Volunteer service -- Education documentation -- Curriculum Vitae and résumé -- Interview preparation -- Police ride-along -- Court and attorney observations -- Firearms -- Physical fitness -- Volunteering vs. internships -- Education and grades -- The application -- Written tests -- Psychological tests -- 11. The interview -- Punctuality -- Appearance -- Body language -- Introductions -- Sample questions -- Dos and don'ts -- A personal note to minorities, females, gays, and lesbiansPlanning. Know yourself ; Setting realistic goals -- Pursuing. Local and state law enforcement ; Crime lab ; Victim services ; Other non-sworn positions ; Jailers, detention officers, and corrections ; Federal law enforcement ; Private security and investigations -- Preparing. Getting a foot in the door ; The interview