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25 Jobs You Can Get with a Degree in Criminal Justice

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The criminal justice field encompasses jobs from a vast array of specialty careers. For example, investigative workers such as a detective or arson investigator often begin with a criminal justice degree. There are jobs in crime prevention, particularly at the community level. Victim advocacy is a common choice. Many graduates go into corrections or rehabilitation work. Whatever your choice, there’s something for everyone in the criminal justice field.

See the below list of 25 jobs you can get after completing Drury University’s criminal justice program:

Forensic Psychologist

– These professionals look at crime from a psychologist’s perspective.

Lawyer 

– Becoming a lawyer takes many years of school but working in the courts system can be rewarding.

DEA Agent

– This federal career works to keep drugs off the streets.

Homeland Security

– These jobs are FBI-oriented security with a focus on internal terrorism.

Homicide Detective

– Catching killers requires an investigative drive and a relentless pursuit of justice.

Forensic Accountant

– In this line of work, professionals track money used in crimes like money laundering and investigate the suspects involved.

Corrections Officer

– As one of the more common criminal justice careers, there is always a need for trained professionals in correctional institutions.

Criminal Investigator

– A criminal investigator is a generalist career with many options.

Psychologist

– These professionals deliver mental healthcare within the criminal justice system.

Parole officer

– This job focuses on supervising ex-convicts after release from an institution.

Forensic science technicians

– These professionals work to preserve crime scenes for investigation.

Bounty hunter

– These professionals assist in capturing those who don’t show up to their court dates and skip bail.

CSI 

– A crime scene investigator gathers evidence at crime scenes.

Crime Lab Analyst

– These lab professionals work closely with CSIs, analyzing evidence from crime scenes.

Paralegal

– These court professionals assist lawyers with their court cases and administrative tasks.

Park Ranger

– Park rangers oversee and preserve our national, state and public parks.

Probation Officer

– These officers of the court manage people who are put on probation.

Private Investigator

– The PI is like a private detective without the backing of a police force.

FBI Agent

– Federal investigators deal with federal crimes on a national level including bank robberies and fraud.

Substance Abuse Counselor

– These professionals work with people who struggle with drugs and alcohol addictions.

Victims Advocate

– This career stands up for the victims of crime and abuse, often vulnerable people who are overlooked in the justice system.

Forensic Anthropologist

– Sometimes human bones turn up in the strangest places. It’s a forensic anthropologist’s job to figure out how they got there.

Secret Service Agent 

– As security from the Department of the Treasury, these professionals guard the U.S. President and handle counterfeit money cases.

Police Officer-

These professionals maintain peace and order in a community, issue tickets for minor offenses (like speeding), make arrest and testify at criminal trials.

Juvenile Court Clinician-

This job provides mental health services to juvenile offenders who do not have access to services by any other means.

A career in the criminal justice field is rewarding and offers many options. If any of these careers interest you, visit Drury GO to learn more out their criminal justice degree. Find out more information by calling Drury University at (417) 873-7373.