Criminal Justice Career
Corrections

Criminal Justice Career in Investigations

Corrections Officer, Correctional Counselor, Parole Officer, Probation Officer, Penologist, Prisoner Classification, Interviewer, Facility Manager, Inmate Records, Wardens

EMPLOYERS

Federal, state and local agencies such as:

• NC Dept. of Crime Control and Public Safety
• US Bureau of Prisons
• US Marshal's Office
• Municipal Police Department
• County Sheriff's Office

• Develop research, writing, and communication skills. 
• Secure co-op/internship. The more hands-on experience the better! 
• Acquire computer skills. 
• Cultivate a network of contacts. 
• Maintain high degree of physical fitness. 
• Be familiar with hiring procedures for federal, state, and local law- enforcement agencies. 
• Attain understanding and respect for the values and workings of the legal system. 
• Develop the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
• Become fluent in foreign language. 
• Maintain a clean public record and image.

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