I'm only in my first semester in college at sam houston state university in huntsville, tx.. and I want to get a degree in criminal justice (figures, if your familiar with sam houston).
Anyway, I would like to chose a career with decent pay.. im guessing about $40,000 out of college would be good pay. I definetly have in mind being a police officer, but I would like more information on other careers. Thanks.
2006-12-08 18:28:53 · 11 answers · asked by BMD 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh, one more thing... I'm looking for something I can do right out of college.
I would like careers where I don't have to be a police officer first, thanks.
2006-12-08 18:34:50 · update #1
become a cop :)
2006-12-09 00:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work seriously think about Homeland Security, that is where the job security is. You may start off low but depending on where you go you can make up to 35,000 a year JUST in overtime and people do, alot of people do.
After the first year with a college degree you can make more then 40,000 a year, you get a pay increase every year plus you have the yearly government locality pay, it's awesome.
The work is not hard, CBP has a strong union and you can do alot of different types of jobs in CBP and the travel opportunities are promising.
I would consider Customs and Border Protection.
Go to CBP.GOV on the net, USAJOBS.COM to check out jobs.
Good luck!
2006-12-08 19:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by LC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you need to do is go to the computer and start doing some research. Do your research on all levels of government. Various departments and Law Enforcement careers. Probation, Parole, Corrections, etc. Since you are just beginning your college career and working for you degree, you have plenty of time to research for various Law Enforcement Careers. Remember, that now days most Law Enforcement agencies are requiring a Baccalaureate degree, or higher. Been there, done that.
2006-12-08 20:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by hoosiernumber1daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am becoming a Forensic Scientist. Most of them are Police Officers though. However, I want to go to the crime scene and collect the evidence. With a criminal justice degree, you can be alot of things. Even a teacher, just all type of things.
2006-12-09 18:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Records Search Database : http://www.SearchVerifyInfo.com/Help
2015-09-08 21:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Celia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
police officer all the way. thats what i'm going to be. most other careers are like probation/parole officers dispatchers, but you don't need a degree in criminal justice for that.. detective, but thats a police officer thing... jailer
2016-05-22 22:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a probation officer might be a decent choice. Not terrible starting pay, flexibility with your schedule, and if it's a big deal -- mainly unarmed.
2006-12-08 18:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by OatesATM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study law and apply for work involving investigation. You will have a lot of opportunites in the Police Work when you want it.
2006-12-08 19:13:00 · answer #8 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probation or Parole Officer, prison guard, court baliff, process server
2006-12-08 18:40:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A private investigator.
2006-12-08 18:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by delgados12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loss prevention for a big store chain
2006-12-08 18:31:10 · answer #11 · answered by Dink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋