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100	1		_aJohnston, Coy H., _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aCareers in criminal justice / _cCoy H. Johnston.
246	3		_aCriminal justice
300			_axiv, 229 pages : _billustrations ; _c26 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aPreface -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Section 1: Planning: -- Know Yourself: -- Introduction -- What you don't know can hurt you: -- What you don't know -- Self-assessments: -- What color is your parachute? -- Keirsey temperament sorter -- True colors -- What type am I? -- Four temperaments -- What color is your personality? -- Jung typology test -- GAcollege411 -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Setting Realistic Goals: -- Introduction -- Set realistic goals -- Issues with police work: -- Use of deception -- Role of acting in police work -- Use of discretion -- Use of force -- Polygraph test -- Interviewing and interrogating -- Internal investigations -- Issues in the judicial system: -- Power of persuasion -- Attitude -- Communication skills -- Salary issues -- Power and responsibility -- Ethics in court -- Battle of wits -- Issues in Corrections: -- Communication gap -- Dangers for Correctional Officers -- Alternative Correctional Careers -- Realities of working in Criminal Justice -- Change -- Search for happiness -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Section 2: Pursuing: -- Local And State Law Enforcement: -- Introduction -- Local Law Enforcement -- Guest Speaker: Jan Strauss, Retired Police Chief -- Game And Fish Warden -- Gaming Officer -- Campus Police -- Nonsworn Opportunities -- Diversity issues -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Federal Law Enforcement -- Introduction -- FBI -- Guest Speaker: Steve Palmer, FBI Special Agent -- DEA -- ATF -- Border Patrol -- ICE -- U S Secret Service -- USMS -- Nonsworn Positions -- Diversity in Federal Law Enforcement -- Experience -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Forensic Science: -- Introduction -- CST -- Guest Speaker: Shayleen Eastman, Crime Scene Specialist III -- Forensic Scientist -- Medical examiner -- Investigative Technician -- Criminalist: -- DNA Analyst -- Toxicologist -- Forensic Nurse examiner -- Forensic Psychiatrist Specialist -- Forensic Interviewer -- Forensic Entomologist -- Diversity in Forensic Jobs -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Victim Services: -- Introduction -- Victim Advocate and related positions -- Guest Speaker: Gina McAlister, Victim Services Specialist -- Diversity in Victim Services -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Courts: -- Introduction -- Law School -- Job search -- Law Careers -- Guest Speaker: Charles W Ervin, Superior Court Judge -- Diversity in Law Careers -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Corrections: -- Introduction -- State Correctional Officer -- County Detention Officer -- City Jailer -- Guest Speaker: Julie Glover, Sergeant, San Diego Sheriff's Department -- Parole and Probation Officers -- Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor -- Home Detention Officer -- Probation Aide -- Parole Board Hearing Officer -- Diversity in Probation and Parole Work -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Private Security And Investigations: -- Introduction -- Security Officer -- Guest Speaker: Timothy W Newton, Private Security Supervisor -- Private Investigator -- Loss Prevention -- Armed Security Guard -- Diversity issues in Private Security -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Section 3: Preparing: -- Getting A Foot In The Door: -- Introduction -- Portfolios: -- Letters of recommendation -- Certificates -- Volunteer service -- Education documentation -- CV and resume -- Guest Speaker: Lance Larsen, Juvenile Detention Officer -- Interview preparation: -- Police ride-along -- Court and attorney observations -- Firearms -- Physical fitness -- Volunteering versus internships -- Education and grades -- LSAT -- Application -- Written tests -- Psychological tests -- Summary -- Discussion questions -- Interview: -- Introduction -- Guest Speaker: Michael Norzagaray, Former Juvenile Probation Officer -- Punctuality -- Appearance -- Body language -- Introductions -- Sample questions -- Dos and don'ts -- Personal note to minorities, women, gays, and lesbians -- Note to law students -- Summary -- Index..
520			_aOverview: Coy H. Johnston's concise, yet thorough and creative text, Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals - from conception through the hiring process. The book's contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and happiness. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victims services, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Readers are provided self assessment tools to enhance self awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to facilitate understanding and encourage growth throughout the reader's career.
650		0	_aCriminal justice, Administration of _xVocational guidance.
650		0	_aLaw enforcement _xVocational guidance _zUnited States.
650		0	_aPolice _xVocational guidance _zUnited States.
650		0	_aJob hunting _zUnited States.
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