I am a 26 year old single mom and for a long time wanted to become a police officer. Now though I am thinking not such a good idea, what other criminal justice careers are there out there that might be a good alternative? Nothing with corrections please
2006-09-10 15:53:06 · 11 answers · asked by tired324 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You may want to consider a 'support staff' position, such as the personnel you see behind the counter at police departments. Their duties vary, depending on the size of the agency, but theyprovide assistance to the overall functioning of the organization.
To find out more of these kinds of jobs you should visit your local city hall or county building for job announcements relating to the police department or sheriff's department.
Support positions are also available for the Highway Patrol.
Many of these jobs can be challenging in that you may be involved in crime data analysis, identification and records, fingerprinting, crime pattern trends, providing information to the patrol officers and staff, warrants processing, etc.
Similar position are at the State of Federal Government level and more accessible to you if you happen to live in a capitol city, or location where these enforcement offices are located.
Department of Motor Vehicles also has investigative staff and support staff.
2006-09-11 03:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're in or near Miami, Florida go for becoming an Animal Police officer. There are lots of things you could go into in law enforcement, the best way to figure out the best one would be to go talk to your local police department for ideas. They're very friendly :) I love talking to the police around and I get plenty since my dad is a firemen (almost chief.)
2006-09-10 15:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by winds_of_justice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some smaller departments dont always have female officers available to them. You could work as a fill in and help with female arrest and bookings when needed. Just as a way to get your feet wet.
Airport and hospital security is another good start, even for a mental health ward. There is corrections, Juvenile detention centers, 911 emergency dispatcher,
2006-09-10 16:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dispatcher, Records Bureau, Probation Officer, Victim's Assistance, TSA, Youth Services, or look for openings in the Courts or Prosecutor's Office.
2006-09-10 17:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by dh1977 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dispatch is a good career. Expect to work nights, weekend and holidays. It is part of the job. If you want a more regular schedule for your kids think about working in the municipal court system. If you have a degree you might also think about juvenile probation. Also a big demand for court reporters and para-legals. Both good jobs without the shift work.
2006-09-10 16:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by pearl7462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are jobs as mentioned above. There are also investigative positions as a civilian such as traffic accident investigator at a PD, crime analysis units, investigative aides etc. In the private sector insurance companies have civilian investigators and local and state government agencies have welfare fraud investigators etc.
Good luck in your search
2006-09-10 19:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by steelerguy92868 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it extremely is FBI specific agent. To be a Police workplace, in maximum states you merely would desire to get a AS in regulation Enforcement and then get qualified. FBI is going to take extremely extra. i think of it going to take a 4 twelve months degree in criminal Justice.
2016-09-30 13:42:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots. Check out usajobs.gov
2006-09-10 15:54:50 · answer #8 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a metro cop (railway) is a good job ,,,they get paid good where i live, long island, NY..
2006-09-10 15:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by Nostradamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you thought about being a dispatcher?
2006-09-10 15:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by hawkesnest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋