Wow! I might consider having a change in my major looking at these stats (I am a Psychology student and a minor in Criminal Justice). This is pretty impressive information. I had always known that there different levels of law enforcement but had not looked at in that way before; broken down to what exactly each level does. The book (chapter 5) mentions something about that the most important characteristic about someone who wants to be a police officer is...INTELLIGENCE. I think that is the best way to put it. I think that all jurisdictions should have the requirements of college graduates and not have the minimum of high school diploma. Not only is intelligence important but also Common Sense. I also learned that not all persons who apply for law enforcement, actually work in patrolling the streets or crime. There are other areas where personell is needed. The fact that by the year 2018, the number of people with a job in law enforcement does not surprise me. The highest percentage raise is in the investiagators and detectives. That will be great since Corporate Crime is the major crime we see in the United States.
Hmmm... So I am pretty sure I will be sticking with my major and now that I can be criminal justice only major, instead of criminal justice with sociology, it's way better. See my aunt had told me that criminal justice wasn't that good with job opportunities, but after reading this, I am for sure sticking with it. It mentions how detectives and investigators will be stronly needed a couple of years from now, in 2018. The percentage rate is outstanding. I had always thought about being an investigator, I love collecting and concluding information. Ch.5 mentions how to be a police officer, certain requirements are needed like education, which varies in different enforcements, training, age, citizenship, physical and residential qualifications and personal history which can differ on disqualifications such as felony or misdemeanor convictions. What throws me off are the yearly paying rates. I was told that a police officer roundly makes about $30,000 yearly, but I see it's not. I just wonder what kind of crime will be the most outgroing, corporate crime, street crime...etc?
This article just helps me be more convinced about getting a job in the law enforcement department. I'm very happy to see that by 2018 there will be an increase in job oppurtunity. I believe that by doing this, it will help in decreasing the criminal population and finding out ways to prevent it. With more people working together and that are professionally trained, there should be great advances doine to the criminal justice system. I'm excited to one day perhaps be a part of this system that is growing. Also,it says that advancement is available after a probational period to become something like a detective (which I'm interested in!). The federal level of law enforcement also looks very attractive with its higher pay scale. It's probably harder to get into to, but with this increase in oppurtunities it could open a lot of doors for us Criminal justice majors.
The earnings of police and sheriff’s patrol officers of over $50,000 in May 2008 along with the wages in the government sector of over $70,000 was surprising. The men and woman that protect us should be paid a higher salary. They place their lives on the line for the public. On a personal note, I’m proud to say that I have two nephews that work as police officers and are proud doing so. They find their work so rewarding and are grateful to come home to their families every night. Without hesitation they get up every morning and do it all over again.
Reading this article makes me feel like my future career in criminal justice is secure. Criminal justice is not a simple as it sounds, it is divided into many different categories and levels, and each has its own speciality and purpose. The increasing trend that is being shown in people pursuing jobs in criminal justice is education. The majority of jobs require at least an undergraduate degree, but to really be ahead of the curve, a higher level education is essential. Criminal justice has evolved beyond just being a police officer, and has had a more intelligent makeover, examples would be GIS, forensic science, and expert statisticitions who identify and predict patterns and trends of crimes. I am glad my sister wants to be an investigator, because by the time she has finished with her schooling, she should have her career job lined up. Hopefully, the splurge in professionals in CRJ will lead to a decrease in the criminal population and a solution to the problem that is the corrections side of the law.
Considering how economy is, in order to have a secure job, people must follow the times and what jobs are needed. Thos article gives a perfect example that criminal justice department is in need of employees. In order to ensure a decent living maybe people should read this article to get a job instead of being part of the unemployed percentage. Since September 11th more jobs are being opened for this field and it is gaining more media, like this article, to show how badly jobs are needed in this department. Plus, if more people work for the criminal justice system, maybe crime rate will diminish a slight bit. 2018 isn’t too far away when you really think about it; this is a very optimistic article for sure! It is a good push for people to get an education and get a job that helps bring order out of chaos and with more people working with law enforcement, only good can come out of it right!? Back to the money issue, yes the salary is a bit low for people that protect complete strangers, but in all honesty, a lot of jobs don’t pay people near as much as they should.
Wow! I might consider having a change in my major looking at these stats (I am a Psychology student and a minor in Criminal Justice). This is pretty impressive information. I had always known that there different levels of law enforcement but had not looked at in that way before; broken down to what exactly each level does. The book (chapter 5) mentions something about that the most important characteristic about someone who wants to be a police officer is...INTELLIGENCE. I think that is the best way to put it. I think that all jurisdictions should have the requirements of college graduates and not have the minimum of high school diploma. Not only is intelligence important but also Common Sense.
ReplyDeleteI also learned that not all persons who apply for law enforcement, actually work in patrolling the streets or crime. There are
other areas where personell is needed.
The fact that by the year 2018, the number of people with a job in law enforcement does not surprise me. The highest percentage raise is in the investiagators and detectives. That will be great since Corporate Crime is the major crime we see in the United States.
Hmmm... So I am pretty sure I will be sticking with my major and now that I can be criminal justice only major, instead of criminal justice with sociology, it's way better. See my aunt had told me that criminal justice wasn't that good with job opportunities, but after reading this, I am for sure sticking with it. It mentions how detectives and investigators will be stronly needed a couple of years from now, in 2018. The percentage rate is outstanding. I had always thought about being an investigator, I love collecting and concluding information.
ReplyDeleteCh.5 mentions how to be a police officer, certain requirements are needed like education, which varies in different enforcements, training, age, citizenship, physical and residential qualifications and personal history which can differ on disqualifications such as felony or misdemeanor convictions.
What throws me off are the yearly paying rates. I was told that a police officer roundly makes about $30,000 yearly, but I see it's not. I just wonder what kind of crime will be the most outgroing, corporate crime, street crime...etc?
This article just helps me be more convinced about getting a job in the law enforcement department. I'm very happy to see that by 2018 there will be an increase in job oppurtunity. I believe that by doing this, it will help in decreasing the criminal population and finding out ways to prevent it. With more people working together and that are professionally trained, there should be great advances doine to the criminal justice system. I'm excited to one day perhaps be a part of this system that is growing. Also,it says that advancement is available after a probational period to become something like a detective (which I'm interested in!). The federal level of law enforcement also looks very attractive with its higher pay scale. It's probably harder to get into to, but with this increase in oppurtunities it could open a lot of doors for us Criminal justice majors.
ReplyDeleteThe earnings of police and sheriff’s patrol officers of over $50,000 in May 2008 along with the wages in the government sector of over $70,000 was surprising. The men and woman that protect us should be paid a higher salary. They place their lives on the line for the public. On a personal note, I’m proud to say that I have two nephews that work as police officers and are proud doing so. They find their work so rewarding and are grateful to come home to their families every night. Without hesitation they get up every morning and do it all over again.
ReplyDeleteReading this article makes me feel like my future career in criminal justice is secure. Criminal justice is not a simple as it sounds, it is divided into many different categories and levels, and each has its own speciality and purpose. The increasing trend that is being shown in people pursuing jobs in criminal justice is education. The majority of jobs require at least an undergraduate degree, but to really be ahead of the curve, a higher level education is essential. Criminal justice has evolved beyond just being a police officer, and has had a more intelligent makeover, examples would be GIS, forensic science, and expert statisticitions who identify and predict patterns and trends of crimes. I am glad my sister wants to be an investigator, because by the time she has finished with her schooling, she should have her career job lined up. Hopefully, the splurge in professionals in CRJ will lead to a decrease in the criminal population and a solution to the problem that is the corrections side of the law.
ReplyDeleteConsidering how economy is, in order to have a secure job, people must follow the times and what jobs are needed. Thos article gives a perfect example that criminal justice department is in need of employees. In order to ensure a decent living maybe people should read this article to get a job instead of being part of the unemployed percentage. Since September 11th more jobs are being opened for this field and it is gaining more media, like this article, to show how badly jobs are needed in this department. Plus, if more people work for the criminal justice system, maybe crime rate will diminish a slight bit. 2018 isn’t too far away when you really think about it; this is a very optimistic article for sure! It is a good push for people to get an education and get a job that helps bring order out of chaos and with more people working with law enforcement, only good can come out of it right!? Back to the money issue, yes the salary is a bit low for people that protect complete strangers, but in all honesty, a lot of jobs don’t pay people near as much as they should.
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