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Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields From Internship to Promotion

by: Harr, J. Scott; Hess, Kären M.

Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields From Internship to Promotion

by: Harr, J. Scott; Hess, Kären M.

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9780534626204
ISBN 10:
0534626203
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/27/2005
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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This book provides students with the necessary information to help them enter the field of criminal justice--from finding a criminal justice internship all the way to locating the right criminal justice profession for them. It also helps students develop a job-search strategy, offering information on internship requirements, professional conduct, r?sum?s, interviews, and locating jobs. It is also a valuable resource to those in the field who are interested in professional development, job change and promotional advancement. To reflect the changes to the new edition, the title has been changed from SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS to CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS: FROM INTERNSHIP TO PROMOTION, Fifth Edition.

Figures/Tables

xvii

Foreword

xviii

Acknowledgments

xix

Introduction

xxi

About the Authors

xxiv

SECTION ONE: THE CHALLENGE

(126)

Employment Trends: the World of Work

(14)

Introduction

(1)

The Importance of Work

(2)

What's Important on the Job

(1)

A Brief History

(1)

Our Changing Work World

(3)

Demographic Trends

(1)

Vital Communication and Technical Skills

(1)

A Look at Jobs of the Future---Where Will You Fit In?

(3)

Growth in the Service Industries

(2)

A Need for More Education

(1)

Keeping Up-to-Date

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Introducing the Insiders' Views

(1)

An Insider's View: ``What You'll Need to Succeed in the 21st Century'' (Erickson)

(1)

Insider's View Online

(1)

Mind Stretches

(1)

References

(1)

First Responders: Careers in Law Enforcement, Public Safety and Related Fields

(35)

Introduction

(1)

Is Law Enforcement for You?

(2)

Employment Requirements

(1)

Employment Outlook

(1)

Law Enforcement---Up Close

(1)

Where Opportunities Exist

(10)

Local Agencies

(1)

County Agencies

(1)

Tribal Agencies

(1)

State Agencies

(2)

Federal Agencies

(6)

Jurisdictions Compared

(1)

Salaries

(3)

Local, County and State Salaries

(1)

Federal Salaries

(1)

Fringe Benefits

(1)

Promotions and Transfers

(1)

Advanced Jobs and Specialization

(5)

The Juvenile Officer

(1)

Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI)

(1)

Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)

(1)

Armed Sky Marshals

(1)

Mint Police

(1)

Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Officer

(1)

Other Venues Requiring Law Enforcement

(1)

International Jobs

(1)

Nonsworn Career Options Related to Law Enforcement

(1)

Community Crime Prevention Specialists

(1)

Juvenile Specialists

Animal Control Officers

(1)

Dispatchers

(1)

Fire Service

(3)

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

An Insider's View: ``It's Not Like on TV'' (Conroy)

(1)

Insider's View Online

(1)

Mind Stretches

(1)

References

(1)

Helpful Websites

(2)

Other Resources

(1)

Careers in the Courts, Corrections and Related Fields

(19)

Introduction

(1)

Opportunities in Our Judicial System---the Courts

(7)

Lawyers

(2)

Judges, Magistrates and Other Judicial Workers

(1)

Legal Assistants and Paralegals

(1)

Court Reporters

(1)

Bailiffs

(1)

Clerks

(1)

Other ``Helping'' Professions Necessary to the Justice System

(2)

Opportunities in Our Judicial System---Corrections

(6)

Corrections Officers

(2)

Probation and Parole Officers

(1)

Community Corrections---Alternatives to Incarceration

(1)

Juvenile Corrections

(1)

Other Careers in Corrections

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Lawyers Wear Many Hats: Is One Right for You?'' (Halberg)

(1)

Insider's View Online

(1)

Mind Stretches

(1)

References

(1)

Helpful Websites

(1)

Other Resources

(1)

Careers in Private Security

(19)

Introduction

(1)

Public versus Private Officers

(1)

Public/Private Cooperation

(1)

Privatization of Public Justice

(1)

Private Corrections

(1)

Private Sector Involvement in Juvenile Justice

(1)

Private Security---Up Close

(10)

Types of Jobs Available

(3)

Employment Requirements

(2)

Job Outlook

(1)

Salaries

(2)

Fringe Benefits

(1)

Promotions

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Career Opportunities in Private Security'' (Iannone)

(1)

Insider's View Online

(1)

Mind Stretches

(1)

References

(1)

Helpful Websites

(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information

(1)

On Choosing a Career: Knowing the Job and Yourself

(20)

Introduction

(1)

Selecting and Developing a Career

(3)

Charting Your Future Course

(1)

Career Coaches and Counselors

(1)

Brainstorming Possibilities

(1)

``Just the Facts''

(4)

Age

(1)

Physical Requirements

(1)

Education

(1)

Background

(1)

Experience

(1)

Develop a Positive Attitude

(1)

What Do You Want from a Career?

(3)

Moving Toward Your Career Goal

101

(1)

Acquire What You Need

102

(1)

Internships

102

(1)

Alternatives

102

(1)

To Risk or Not to Risk---That Is the Question

103

(1)

Get Going!

104

(1)

It's Just a Job . . .

104

(1)

Conclusion

105

(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Private Security Alternative'' (Green)

105

(2)

Insider's View Online

107

(1)

Mind Stretches

107

(1)

References

108

(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information

108

(1)

Internships: Testing the Waters

109

(18)

Introduction

109

(1)

Nothing New Here!

110

(1)

On Interns and Internships

110

(2)

Locating Internship Opportunities

112

(2)

School-Related Internships

112

(1)

Locating Internships Online

113

(1)

Start Early! Stay Organized!

114

(1)

Service Learning

114

(1)

What Is Expected of You?

114

(2)

Making the Most of the Experience

116

(2)

When Good Internships Go Bad

118

(2)

What If You Are Told to ``Get Out''?

120

(1)

Being Evaluated

120

(1)

Internships Throughout Your Career

121

(1)

A Recap---The Do's and Don'ts of Internships

121

(3)

Conclusion

124

(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Benefits of Learning while Serving'' (Hendricks)

124

(1)

Mind Stretches

125

(1)

References

126

(1)

SECTION TWO: MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PREPARING

127

(90)

Physical Fitness and Testing

128

(18)

Introduction

128

(1)

What Is Fitness?

128

(1)

Why Is Fitness Important?

129

(1)

Physical Fitness Testing

130

(2)

The Medical Examination

132

(1)

Self-Assessment

133

(3)

Cardiovascular Tests

133

(1)

Balance Test

134

(1)

Flexibility Tests

134

(1)

Agility Test

135

(1)

Strength Tests

135

(1)

Power Tests

135

(1)

A Basic Physical Fitness Program

136

(2)

Tips

136

(1)

Sticking to Your Fitness Program

136

(1)

The Challenge of Maintaining Fitness

137

(1)

Fitness and Stress

138

(1)

The Upside of Stress

139

(1)

Fitness and Nutrition

139

(1)

Obesity

140

(1)

Fitness and Lifestyle

140

(1)

Smoking, Alcohol and Other Drugs

141

(1)

Benefits of Being Physically Fit

141

(1)

Conclusion

142

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Fitness: The Most Important Weapon You Will Ever Carry'' (Nierenhausen)

142

(2)

Insiders' Views Online

144

(1)

Mind Stretches

144

(1)

References

144

(2)

Other Forms of Testing

146

(19)

Introduction

146

(1)

Test Anxiety

146

(1)

Testing Knowledge

147

(4)

General Knowledge

148

(1)

Specific Knowledge

149

(2)

Memory and Observation Tests

151

(1)

Strategies for Taking Tests

151

(3)

Assessment Centers

154

(1)

Psychological Testing

154

(5)

Purposes of Psychological Testing

155

(1)

Testing Methods

156

(1)

Specific Psychological Tests

156

(2)

Integrity Tests

158

(1)

Polygraph Testing

159

(1)

Background Checks

160

(1)

On Being Dishonest

161

(1)

Conclusion

162

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Preparing to Do Your Best'' (Conroy)

162

(1)

Insider's View Online

163

(1)

Mind Stretches

163

(1)

References

163

(1)

Recommended Test Preparation Books

164

(1)

Attributes of Successful Candidates

165

(18)

Introduction

165

(1)

How Do You Appear on Paper?

166

(1)

Personal Attributes

166

(9)

Past General Employment

168

(1)

Volunteer Community Service

169

(1)

Work-Related Experience

169

(1)

Military Service

170

(1)

Education

170

(3)

Communication Skills

173

(1)

Computer, Keyboarding and Word Processing Skills

174

(1)

Interning

174

(1)

Painting a Picture

175

(1)

Making the Best of Bad Situations

175

(2)

Criminal Justice, Private Security and Ethics

177

(2)

Values

178

(1)

Conclusion

179

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Getting Your Foot in the Door'' (Stein)

179

(2)

Insider's View Online

181

(1)

Mind Stretches

181

(1)

References

181

(2)

The Resume: Selling Yourself on Paper

183

(22)

Introduction

183

(1)

What Is a Resume?

183

(1)

The Purposes of the Resume

184

(1)

Steps in Creating a Resume

185

(1)

Compile Information

185

(5)

Personal Identifying Information

186

(1)

Education

187

(1)

Work Experience

187

(1)

Position Desired or Employment Objective

188

(1)

Other Information

188

(1)

References

188

(1)

Photograph

188

(1)

What Not to Include

189

(1)

Select the Type of Resume

190

(2)

Historical/Chronological Resume

190

(1)

Functional Resume

191

(1)

Analytical Resume

191

(1)

What about Creativity?

192

(1)

Format the Resume

192

(1)

Write the Resume

192

(4)

Preparing an E-Resume

194

(1)

Preparing a Scannable Resume

195

(1)

Tailoring Your Resume

195

(1)

Edit and Polish Your First Draft

196

(1)

Evaluate and Revise

196

(1)

Print Your Resume

196

(1)

Making It a ``10''

197

(1)

The Cover Letter

197

(2)

Sending Your Resume

199

(1)

Electronic Submission and Faxing of Resumes

200

(1)

Hand Delivering Your Resume

200

(1)

Following Up

200

(1)

For More Help

201

(1)

Conclusion

201

(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Resume: A Balance of Modesty and Self-Confidence'' (Kerlikowske)

201

(1)

Insider's View Online

202

(1)

Mind Stretches

203

(1)

References

203

(1)

Helpful Websites

204

(1)

Preparing for Not Getting the Job

205

(12)

Introduction

205

(1)

Handling Rejection

205

(3)

Remaining Positive

208

(1)

Learning from the Process

209

(1)

Normal Reaction to Loss

209

(3)

Conclusion

212

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Each Failure Is One Step Closer to Success'' (Thompson)

213

(2)

Insider's View Online

215

(1)

Mind Stretches

215

(1)

References

215

(2)

SECTION THREE: JOB-SEEKING STRATEGIES

217

(60)

The Application Process: Finding and Applying for Jobs

218

(21)

Introduction

218

(1)

Developing Your Job-Search Strategy

219

(1)

Where to Look for Job Openings

220

(5)

Newspapers

220

(1)

Specialty Periodicals and Other Publications

221

(1)

The Internet

222

(1)

Government Employment and Educational Placement Offices

223

(1)

Networking

224

(1)

Personal Inquiries

224

(1)

Telephone Inquiries

224

(1)

On Being Your Best

225

(1)

Contacts by Mail

226

(2)

Networking Basics

228

(1)

On Burning Bridges

229

(1)

You've Found an Opening and They've Asked You to Apply

229

(2)

The Application

230

(1)

Remember the Magic Words---Thank-You

231

(1)

Warning

232

(1)

Testing Your Careering Competencies

232

(2)

Conclusion

234

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Law Enforcement Jobs: Learning How to Get Them Takes the Same Skills Required to Do Them'' (Lombardi)

234

(4)

Insider's View Online

238

(1)

Mind Stretches

238

(1)

References

238

(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information

238

(1)

Your Job-Seeking Uniform: Presenting Yourself as THE One to Hire

239

(16)

Introduction

239

(1)

The Employer's Investment

240

(1)

Elements of Your Job-Seeking Uniform

240

(1)

The Primacy Effect and the Five-Minute Barrier

241

(1)

Difficult Inquiries

242

(1)

Getting to Know Each Other

242

(1)

Before the Interview

242

(2)

Initial Contact

244

(1)

Clothing and Grooming

244

(2)

Physical Condition

246

(1)

Grammar and Speech

247

(1)

Body Language, Composure and Personality

248

(1)

Manners

248

(1)

Enthusiasm

249

(1)

Knowledge

249

(1)

Follow-Up

250

(1)

Planning Your Interview Strategy

251

(1)

Conclusion

252

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Presenting Yourself as THE One to Hire'' (Maples)

252

(1)

Insider's View Online

253

(1)

Mind Stretches

253

(1)

References

253

(2)

The Interview: A Closer Look

255

(22)

Introduction

255

(1)

Purposes of the Job Interview

256

(4)

The Purposes---Up Close

256

(4)

Types of Interviews

260

(2)

Informational Interviews

260

(1)

Mass Interviews

260

(1)

Stress Interviews

261

(1)

``Unnecessary'' Interviews

262

(1)

Courtesy Interviews

262

(1)

Teleconferencing and Video Interviews---A New Twist

262

(2)

Typical Questions

264

(5)

Practice, Practice, Practice

269

(1)

Negotiating

269

(1)

Closing the Interview

270

(1)

Follow-Up

270

(1)

Making a Decision

271

(1)

A Quick Review

272

(1)

Conclusion

273

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Your Turn to Star'' (Chaffee)

273

(2)

Insider's View Online

275

(1)

Mind Stretches

275

(1)

References

275

(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information

276

(1)

SECTION FOUR: YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION

277

(42)

At Last! You've Got the Job! Congratulations!!!

278

(10)

Introduction

278

(1)

Keep Trying

279

(1)

Be Appropriate

279

(1)

Know Nothing

280

(1)

Wait Until You Are Asked

280

(1)

Understand Politics

281

(1)

Accept Criticism Maturely

282

(1)

Be Yourself

283

(1)

Maintain Yourself

283

(2)

Conclusion

285

(1)

Your Game Plan for Excelling on the Job

285

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Surviving Probation'' (Miller)

285

(1)

Insider's View Online

286

(1)

Mind Stretches

286

(1)

References

287

(1)

The Career Ladder: Insights Into Promotions and Job Change

288

(17)

Introduction

288

(1)

Promotions: What They Are and Where They Are

289

(1)

Motivations for Seeking Change

289

(1)

Similar Skills

290

(1)

Increasing Your Chances for Promotion---Preparation Is Key

291

(3)

A Final Note on Broadening Your Experience and Education

294

(1)

Networking and Other Valuable Promotion-Seeking Tools

295

(1)

Advancement in the Other Protective Services

296

(3)

Improving Promotional Interview Performance

299

(2)

Conclusion

301

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Making the Most of Your Law Enforcement Career'' (Beckman)

301

(2)

Insiders' Views Online

303

(1)

Mind Stretches

303

(1)

References

303

(2)

Job Loss and Change: The Road Less Traveled

305

(14)

Introduction

305

(1)

The Identity Crisis

306

(1)

Why Is Having a Strategy So Important?

307

(1)

The Myths and Hard Truths About Work

307

(2)

The Myths

307

(2)

The Hard Truths

309

(1)

Developing a Strategy

309

(1)

The Sequential Reaction to Job Loss and Change

310

(2)

Managing the Responses

311

(1)

Dealing with Depression

312

(1)

Gotta Get Working

313

(1)

To Sue or Not to Sue

314

(1)

Conclusion

315

(1)

An Insider's View: ``Job Loss and Grief'' (Obershaw)

315

(1)

Insiders' Views Online

316

(1)

Mind Stretches

317

(1)

References

317

(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information

317

(2)

Epilogue

319

(15)

Appendixes

A IACP Police Code of Conduct

320

(2)

B ASIS Security Code of Ethics

322

(2)

C Resume Worksheets

324

(5)

D Sample Resumes

329

(3)

E Sample Cover Letter and Follow-Up Letter

332

(2)

Author Index

334

(2)

Subject Index

336

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