From Globe Education Network, a look at some of the jobs you can get with a criminal justice degree. And who's hiring. For more information on Criminal Justice Degrees visit: http://www.msbcollege.edu/degree-programs/legal-science/criminal-justice/what-can-you-do-with-criminal-justice-degree/

1. What Jobs Can You Get
in Criminal Justice?
And who’s hiring?

2. Job: Probation officer
 What they do
Monitor and work with offenders to help
them remain law-abiding citizens.

3. Job: Probation officer
 Who hires?
State corrections departments are the
primary employers of probation officers.
Other positions are available through the
U.S. Department of Justice.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4
http://www.probationofficeredu.org/

4. Job: Probation officer
 Salary
The median salary in 2012 for probation
officers was $48,190. The bottom 10
percent of those in the profession earned
less than $31,590, while the top 10
percent earned more than $83,410.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

5. Job: Probation officer
 Career outlook
The probation officer field is expected to
lose 900 jobs through 2022, a 1 percent
drop from 2012.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

6. Job: Probation officer
 Education
A bachelor’s degree is usually required
for those who want to become probation
officers. Some short-term on-the-job
training is generally provided.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-4

7. Job: Forensic science technician
 What they do
Analyze evidence related to criminal
investigations and test items
(evidence or weapons) to determine
their significance to a case.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm
http://www.legal-criminal-justice-schools.com/Criminal-Justice-Degrees/Forensic-Science-Technicians.html

8. Job: Forensic science technician
 Who hires
Local, state and federal law
enforcement agencies hire forensic
science technicians, as do private
labs, hospitals and universities.
Some in the field work as
consultants.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm
http://www.legal-criminal-justice-schools.com/Criminal-Justice-Degrees/Forensic-Science-Technicians.html

9. Job: Forensic science technician
 Salary
The median 2012 salary for forensic
science technicians was $52,840.
The bottom 10 percent earned less
than $32,200, while the top 10
percent earned more than $85,210.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

10. Job: Forensic science technician
 Career outlook
The forensic science technician field
is expected to grow by 6 percent
through 2022, slower than the
average for all professions.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

11. Job: Forensic science technician
 Education
The career typically requires a
bachelor’s degree, and employers
generally provide on-the-job training.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm

12. Job: Private detective
 What they do
Investigate. Whether it’s online or
in the field, private detectives find
information and analyze data
related to legal, personal or
financial matters. The work can
include background
checks, surveillance, finding
missing people and more.

13. Job: Private detective
 Who hires
Law firms, corporations, private
citizens, insurance companies
and others. About 20 percent of
private detectives were selfemployed in 2012.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm
http://www.pinow.com/resources/private-investigation-faqs

14. Job: Private detective
 Salary
The 2012 median salary for
private detectives was $45,740.
The bottom 10 percent earned
less than $32,200 and the top 10
percent earned more than
$85,210
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

15. Job: Private detective
 Career outlook
The field is expected to grow 11
percent through 2022, average
growth compared to the figure for
all professions.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

16. Job: Private detective
 Education
The entry-level education for
private detective is a high school
diploma or equivalent. Private
detectives generally need some
experience in law enforcement
and most states require them to
have a license.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Private-detectives-and-investigators.htm

17. Job: Security guard
 What they do
Patrol and monitor buildings and
their grounds to prevent theft and
other illegal activity or violations.

18. Job: Security guard
 Who hires
Office buildings, casinos, retail
stores, banks, hotels, hospitals,
governments, stadiums, bars,
schools and universities,
museums and more.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

19. Job: Security guard
 Salary
The 2012 median salary for
security guards was $23,970. The
bottom 10 percent earned less
than $17,390 and the top 10
percent earned more than
$42,490.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

20. Job: Security guard
 Career outlook
The field is expected to grow 12
percent through 2022, as fast as
the average for all other
professions.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

21. Job: Security guard
 Education
The entry-level education for
security guards is a high school
diploma or equivalent, though
some employers prefer to hire
candidates with a degree.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/security-guards.htm
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339032.htm

22. Job: Corrections officer
 What they do
Oversee, in a variety of
capacities, those who are in jail
or prison.

23. Job: Corrections officer
 Who hires
State and federal
prisons, sheriff’s offices, local
and private correctional facilities.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

24. Job: Corrections officer
 Salary
The 2012 median salary for
corrections officers was
$23,970. The bottom 10 percent
earned less than $27,000 and
the top 10 percent earned more
than $69,610.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

25. Job: Corrections officer
 Career outlook
The field is expected to grow 5
percent through 2022, slower
than the average for all
professions.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

26. Job: Corrections officer
 Education
High school diploma or
equivalent, though many
employers require college
coursework.
Source:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Protective-Service/Correctional-officers.htm#tab-4

27. Job: Fish and game warden
 What they do
Investigate violations to hunting and
fishing rules, patrol assigned areas and
compile data on wildlife.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nat
http://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

28. Job: Fish and game warden
 Who hires
State and federal agencies. (There are
no private-sector jobs for fish and game
wardens.)
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nat
http://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

29. Job: Fish and game warden
 Salary
The 2012 median salary for fish and
game wardens was $48,070. The
bottom 10 percent earned less than
$31,870 and the top 10 percent earned
more than $70,750.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nat
http://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

30. Job: Fish and game warden
 Career outlook
An additional 1,760 new jobs were
expected to be added by 2018. (The
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not
provide data.)
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nat
http://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/

31. Job: Fish and game warden
 Education
The entry-level education for fish and
game wardens varies by state, though
many require a bachelor’s degree.
Sources:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes333031.htm#nat
http://www.recruiter.com/careers/fish-and-game-wardens/outlook/