Careers in Criminal Justice

The BS, criminal justice provides a foundation that can lead to a variety of positions/promotions, including: 

 

Law Enforcement 

• Highway Patrol 

• State Trooper 

• Sheriff’s Deputy  

• Border Patrol Agent 

• Campus Police Officer 

• Correctional Officer 

• Special Agent 

• Probation Officer 

• Juvenile Specialist 

• Park Ranger 

Investigation 

• Investigator 

• Homicide Detective 

• Crime Scene Investigator 

• Intelligence Analyst (L.E.) 

• Forensic Specialist 

• Fraud Investigator 

• Criminal Investigator 

• Field Investigator 

• Inspector 

• Security Analyst  

Other 

• Victim Witness Advocate 

• Public Safety Specialist 

• Loss Prevention Officer 

• Security Officer/Manager 

• Compliance Officer 

• Gaming Agent 

• Interdiction Agent 

• Court Advocate 

• Judicial Case Manager 

• Safety Manager 

Work Settings 

The BS, criminal justice leads to a breadth of opportunities, including: 

• Federal, State, Local Governments 

• Correctional Facilities 

• Municipal Law Enforcement/Administration 

• Educational Institutions 

• Healthcare Institutions/Medical Centers 

• Private Sector: Finance, Insurance, Retail, Transportation 

Top In-Demand Skills in Criminal Justice  

• Law Enforcement 

• Criminal Corrections 

• Emergency Management 

• Legal Hearings 

• Crime Prevention 

• Criminal Justice 

• Auditing 

• Case Management 

• Human Services 

• Public Administration 

• Social Work