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The Training and Skills You Need to Become a Forensic Accountant
If you ask somebody what their job or profession is, and after they've answered, you will probably have a general idea of what they do. Common terms are something we associate with; it helps us to feel knowledgeable about the world around us.

What if I asked you this question, "Do you know what a forensic accountant does?"

Since I associate forensics with science and accounting with numbers, I would have to say they count and number bones. Well, if you thought that too, we'd both be wrong. A forensic accountant does use their knowledge of accounting, but they are also able to use investigation techniques to help solve financial and business problems.

Still sound boring?

Just wait.

What does it take to become a forensic accountant?

You will have to have a bachelor's degree in accounting. It will also help to be a CPA, Certified Public Accountant. You may want to add CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner to your list of credentials.

You will need to possess a strong attention to detail. Most people have this trait when working in this field, but having an investigative mind is an asset to your profession. It does take an education in accounting but it also takes somebody who has a desire to help solve crimes.
You could be working bankruptcy, money laundering, and even capital crime cases. Anything that has to do with business dealings, analytical research and being allowed to be curious while working is what sets you apart from a regular accountant. You'll still be using your accounting skills but as more of an investigator.

Are you getting interested now?

Why would you want to be a forensic accountant?

Why not?

It would surely be one of those interesting careers that would cause people to ask questions once you've told them; and who doesn't like to tell people about what they do for a living, especially when it is intriguing.

You would be working with legal issues such as money laundering and fraud. Forensic accounts often look over other peoples work too to see if any avenues haven't been explored, they are always hunting for patterns. They are allowed to be investigative and still work within the scope of their profession. Since a forensic accountant deals with many legal cases, they can also participate as expert witnesses.

If you watch Law & Order: CI you may have seen a character named Leon Martel. He plays a forensic accountant on the show. Television helps to recognize unknown professional and there is no doubt that those who do work in this field know the importance of their contribution. There's no guarantee that a spin off show will be produced based on this character, but its interesting to see what a forensic accountant does while assisting law enforcement.

It is sounding better and better isn't it?

How rewarding is a career as a forensic accountant?

It's very rewarding. You'll be able to work for insurance companies, financial institutions, local law enforcement or even the FBI.

If you love to join this rewarding profession, I encourage you to do more research on the web. You can do this by visiting websites that cover the profession in more detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Criminal justice degree jobs that dont reqired you to shave your facial hair?
    I have a medical shaving condition and i don't want to get permante lazer removal of my facial so any suggestions as far as jobs associated with the degree that don't have strict shave policy

    • ANSWER:
      Associated with a criminal justice degree? nothing I can think of. Of course I think it is a worthless degree for future cops. Probation/parole will accept an application but lots will be applying with degrees in soc and psych which is a better fit. In my state corrections allows a beard but county corrections does not.
      If you want a job in the system as a cop you look for a department that allow facial hair, there are a number around the country.
      I have good old pseudofolliculitis barbae (bumps) myself.
      My department I just had to get through academy (6 months) shaving and I could then apply for a medical release to have a short beard.
      Does have an affect on the job since you cannot be in certain units because you cannot wear a gas mask. I started shaving again and got used to mild cortisone cream.

  2. QUESTION:
    criminal justice degree jobs that dont reqired you to shave your facial hair?
    I have a medical shaving condition and i don't want to get permante lazer removal of my facial so any suggestions as far as jobs associated with the degree that don't have strict shave policy

    • ANSWER:
      While it is true that an existing job would keep you with a medical exemption, a department that has a policy against beards may hesitate to hire you in the first place. You may want to check for an agency that allows facial hair in the first place. Then, it would not be an issue at all.
      Good luck.

  3. QUESTION:
    Will be graduating in a few months, with a criminal justice degree, what jobs can i get now?
    I want a job that I can start now and than once I get my degree I can stay and move up. I don't have criminal justice experience, but I'm eager to learn. I want to work doing investigations of any sort, such as medicare, tax fraud, or crimes. I live in Houston Texas, any suggestions to a bright student.

    • ANSWER:
      All government agencies from Welfare to Forest Service to the Military have civilian police officers that investigate crimes. Apply with one of them.

  4. QUESTION:
    What is a good website to find salaries pertaining to criminal justice jobs with degree?
    I am a criminal justice major and do not really know what i want to do with my degree once i get it. I need to find a list of jobs and amount of money per year i would make or other info just to learn more about law enforcement jobs.

    • ANSWER:
      This site has a whole bunch of good "How to become...." articles about different professions in the criminal justice field. They give a description of the job, the education requirements, and the salary stats and job outlook.

      http://www.criminaljusticeschoolguide.com/careers/

      Also in their blog they interview people who actually work in criminal justice which is pretty cool!

      http://www.criminaljusticeschoolguide.com/category/interviews-with-cj-professionals/

  5. QUESTION:
    What would you like to ask?Associates of Science in Criminal Justice Degree jobs!!!?
    Ok i got my associates degree already im working on my bachelors in same area but job wise part time is hard to find other than security and law jobs . is there any other jobs besides that? anybody can get a security job. So if anybody knows any other jobs other than those let me know so i can read about it more. In addition im workin mmy way up to become a DEA. agent . thank you! that is all i have to say.

    • ANSWER:
      u can try the social work sector which is in some ways related to law enforcement. for eg family violence, battered wives/kids - its somehow related to some crime.
      all the best for being a dea. had worked with them - great guys!
      www.virtuesproject.com will help us be steadfast

  6. QUESTION:
    What kind of jobs is there with Criminal Justice degree without becoming sworn officers?
    I dont want to become sworn officer but I want to work in criminal justice related, something like CSI, crime scene technician, evidence technician. I understand that you need science but will I get those kind of jobs with criminal justice degree?

    • ANSWER:
      You know what you qualify for with a degree in criminal justice as per crime scene investigations? You qualify to stand there and make sure people don't come onto the crime scene... that's about it.

      If you want to work in crime scene investigations and such, you'll need a science degree, and at least a masters for anything besides taking pictures or bagging stuff.

      Anthropology, chemistry, biology, etc...

      *edit*
      As for what kind of jobs you can get with the criminal justice degree, not much. It's an entry level degree designed for people pursuing a law degree, and yet advertised for people that want to be cops. A masters in one of the criminal justice sub-fields would get you into more stuff, but you would need to be specific.

  7. QUESTION:
    What are good jobs for criminal justice degree?
    I am currently working on a master's degree in criminal justice. Is this a good degree? What are some good jobs that want this degree? Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      I graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. I decided early on that being a Police Officer was not for me. I did an internship with probation/parole during college. My first job out of college was at a Residential Treatment Center for Juveniles as a Residential Counselor. This was a high stress job that paid very poorly. I primarily worked with inner city kids on probation from Minneapolis, MN. All of them had some type of gang affiliation. I learned a lot working at this job but I burned out from it. 16+ hour shifts because the staff turnover was so poor. I worked there for about 10 months. From there I worked as a Program Coordinator of a group home for developmentally disabled sex offenders. This was a very interesting job, I would recommend it as a good job to gain experience in the field. I did that for over a year and got promoted within the company.

      I can also mention some of my friends from college. Two of them are police officers, one works in the prison system, one works in probation. Law school is an option. You can get your masters in Social Work and work in the Social Services field-they like people with criminal justice backgrounds! Hope this helps!

  8. QUESTION:
    What kind of career and jobs can you get starting out with a criminal justice degree?
    What kind of career and jobs can you get starting out with a criminal justice degree? The only job I read you could get upon receiving a B.S. in criminal justice is corrections officer making about 13.67/hr plus benefits. Are there any other jobs you can get starting out? And what about homeland security jobs if you have a B.S. in homeland security?

    • ANSWER:
      not much at all. I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice, as well. It'll look good if you plan on becoming a cop.

  9. QUESTION:
    WhAssociates of Science in Criminal Justice Degree jobs!!!?at would you like to ask?
    Ok i got my associates degree already im working on my bachelors in same area but job wise part time is hard to find other than security and law jobs . is there any other jobs besides that? anybody can get a security job. So if anybody knows any other jobs other than those let me know so i can read about it more. In addition im workin mmy way up to become a DEA. agent . thank you! that is all i have to say.

    • ANSWER:
      You got an an associates degree with that grammar?

  10. QUESTION:
    what type of criminal justice jobs can i get with an associates degree?
    I am working on getting my associates degree in criminal justice and would like to work towards being a juvenile probation officer but everything that i have found on this type of job says that you need to have a bachelors degree so what can i do to work my way up to being a juvenile probation officer without a bachelors degree?

    • ANSWER:
      Depending on your state, you might be able to get a position in a Juvenile Detention Center or possibly in a Training School. Positions are hard to come by with the economy the way it is (alot of very qualified people are looking for positions and there are just not enough jobs out there) The position will be entry level and you will not get paid very much, but at least you will have an opportunity to earn some money and possibly study at the same time for your 4 year degree.

      You will need a 4 year degree. I spent alot of time looking around and every state I looked into requires a 4 year degree for a JPO position. The positions can be highly competetive.

      Since you are going the Criminal Justice route, take as many Human Services / Social Work / Counseling / and Substance Abuse elective hours that you can, it will be helpful for preparing you to work in the field.

      To boost your expereince level, you can try volunteering at a Facility. You could pursue an interenship at a local Juvenile Probation Office. You could spend a year as an Americorp Volunteer working with at risk youth.

  11. QUESTION:
    Good jobs for criminal justice degree?
    I thought about being a police officer, but people always told me they don't make that much. I hear about other jobs with a criminal justice degree, and I hear they don't get paid well. What good job can I get if I get a degree in Criminal Justice? And is the pay well for police officers in AZ good?

    • ANSWER:
      To work law enforcement you dont neccessarily have to have a criminal justice degree. They have all kinds of departments in need of all types of degrees.

      Psychology for example. You could be a forensic psychologist for the FBI or CIA.

      Science for example. you could be a CSI for the county sherriffs dept or DEA.

      So dont just choose that if u think u have to to be a cop. Research all the jobs. see what you like best. you can still become a police officer

  12. QUESTION:
    What types of jobs and how can you get jobs with a criminal justice degree?
    I am considering a degree in criminal justice, but what types of jobs are there with no experience other than a police officer. It seems most employers want experience, but how can you get experience if no one gives you a chance. Anyone who has a success story or information I would love to hear it. Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      There are many jobs that you can get with a criminal justice degree. Some examples of jobs you could get are security guard, corrections officer, court reporter, legal aid, victim/witness advocate, and youth counselor jobs.

  13. QUESTION:
    are there any jobs in the criminal justice field that actually require a criminal justice degree?
    so i was researching the other day and a lot of police officers on yahoo answers tell me how criminal juistice is a useless degree. its cuz jobs in the criminal juistice field dont even require a crim justice degree. for example to be a cop u just need 60 college credits and it doenst matter what the major is in. to be a swat or a detective you need experience as a cop. to be a prosecutor you pass teh bar exam. to be a corrections officer or court officer you need to have a high school degree and pass the exam. for fbi agent you need either a juris doctor, accountancy or computer science degree which i found odd. lastly most criminal justice jobs require you to have a hs diploma or 60 credits in any field. so my question is are there any jobs in the criminal jusitce field that speciificlly require criminal justice as a major.

    • ANSWER:
      NO, but the degree gives you knowledge of the system that you cannot gain by working and it enhances your ability for raises and promotions. I have a Bachelors degree in the administration of justice and a masters in vocational education they have allowed me to teach and to earn More.

  14. QUESTION:
    Criminal justice degree - jobs in phoenix?
    My family is looking to relocate to Phoenix ASAP, but due to the economy we are almost refusing to unless a job is secured. Unfortunately it also seems that many places do not want to hire anyone from out of state. So I'm trying to rack my brain, intensify my research and stop relying on the typical job websites and the azcentral.com site for finding a job. I have a degree in criminal justice with experience in golf resort security. Also have experience with landscaping.
    Besides typical places I could look (golf resorts, hotel security, hospital security) - do you have any other ideas as far as what's out in the Phoenix area? Not looking to do the "rent-a-cop" deal either.

    Thank you for all of your help.

    • ANSWER:
      Information is below.

  15. QUESTION:
    I have a Criminal Justice degree what jobs are out there for me?
    Its an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduated a couple of years ago but the job hunt has not been successful...

    • ANSWER:
      If you have no experience in the field, I suggest you go back to school and get a master's degree.
      If you don't want to go back to school, then look for jobs in other cities or states... if you only concentrate on trying to find jobs around your current location, the choices will definitely be very little. Check out www.usajobs.gov and don't get tired of filling out applications. Good luck!

  16. QUESTION:
    What type of jobs can I land with an associate degree in criminal justice?
    I do not have any military or police service, just an associate degree in criminal justice. What jobs could I land with this degree? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      A degree will prepare you for criminal justice careers in the following areas:

      Local law enforcement:

      Park police
      County police
      Juvenile Justice Centers
      Sheriff Department
      State law enforcement:

      Crime labs
      State Crime Commissions
      Court System
      Attorney General Offices
      Narcotics Bureaus
      Liquor Control Boards
      State Police
      Federal law enforcement:

      Department of Defense
      Department of Homeland Security
      Federal Bureau of Investigation
      Department of Transportation
      Federal Trade Commission
      Veterans Affairs
      Customs Agency
      Immigration and Naturalization Service
      Food and Drug Administration
      Office of the Inspector General
      Private sector law enforcement:

      Insurance companies
      Private detectives
      Safety officers
      Security patrol officers

  17. QUESTION:
    What law enforcement jobs can I get with a degree in criminal justice?
    and what is the difference between a degree in criminal justice and a degree in criminal justice administration? What jobs can you get with the criminal justice admnistration degree?

    • ANSWER:
      Without completing P.O.S.T. (police academy) your probably going to being doing a job that is support staff. Investigators and detectives are real cops that have gone through the police training and are trained to carry a weapon and use force. They are also undergo rigorous physical testing in order to work in the field.

      There are plenty of support staff jobs and any experience would contribute, but don't expect to work the streets unless you have your P.O.S.T. training. Mind you, I have done a lot of these things without a degree or trainiing. Some examples of support staff are given:

      Parking enforcement Officer
      Vehicle abatement Officer
      Animal Control Officer
      Public Service Office (PSO)
      Community Service Officer (CSO)
      Front Office Staff
      Dispatcher Trainee
      Courier for Court documents and evidence
      Security officer
      Correctional officer
      Juvenile corrections officer
      And more

  18. QUESTION:
    What jobs can you get with a Criminal Justice degree?
    I plan to get a degree in Criminal Justice and a master's in Forensic Studies. If I become a cop will I rank up faster than those that have a lower degree than me? What other jobs can I do with my Degree's?

    • ANSWER:
      If you become a cop, you will probably be able to move up faster than others without a master's, all other factors being equal. You could also become a probation and/or parole officer. You could get an administrative position in a jail or prison. You might be able to work as a victim/witness advocate. You could work in an alternatives to incarceration program like day reporting or a halfway house.

  19. QUESTION:
    What jobs can I get with a criminal justice degree besides being a Police Officer?
    I just finished my associates degree in criminal justice and I'm continuing on towards my bachelor's majoring in computer forensics. Is it possible to get a job now in the criminal justice field now without having to be a cop?

    • ANSWER:
      Having a cj degree does not help you become and officer.
      having a bachelors or even your AA with a good GPA does.
      If you want something like probation go into soc.
      There are lots of civilian jobs in government LE for good computer forensic people.
      There are even more n private industry.You gotta be good and you have to get some internship/practical type experience to land a good job.

  20. QUESTION:
    What kind of civilian criminal justice jobs without carrying a gun are there ?
    I'm planning to major in criminal justice and probably minor in forensic science/investigation. So far I know that you can become a crime analyst and of course become forensic scientist with criminal justice degree. What's other civilian criminal justice jobs are there?

    • ANSWER:
      Criminal/Intelligence Research Specialist; Victim's Advocate; Surveillance Specialist; Public Relations; etc.

  21. QUESTION:
    What jobs to do with a Criminal Justice degree other than law enforcement?
    I have a B.A. in Criminal Justice but have decided that I do not want to go into law enforcement (police). I am thinking about going back to school for another 4 yr degree but do not know if it would be worth it...and...if I could find another degree that could use some of my credits so I would only have to do core classes. What are some good jobs? that work 9-5? make good money?

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      It's kind of difficult. Maybe you could do Security. Private investigation. Claims Adjusting. Insurance.

      I would find a job that you are interested in and take further courses to advance you in that field.

  22. QUESTION:
    Jobs only with a criminal justice degree?
    What are the jobs that you can get only if you have a criminal justice degree?

    • ANSWER:
      Working the front door at Wal-Mart.

  23. QUESTION:
    if you have a criminal justice degree, what would be your top 5 list of jobs to have?
    Just a question. Doing a research project on prospective jobs for people with criminal justice degrees. I am currently attaining one and would like your opinion.

    • ANSWER:
      I am not a criminal justice major but I have had two close friends who have earned a degree in the field. One actually does work for law enforcement in Washington D.C., however the other now has a desk job at a mechanical engineering company. Criminal Justice can be a sketchy field since there are such a high number of individuals focused on it. If it is what you're interested in... go for it. I would assume that the majority of criminal justice majors are looking for some work in the legal system, whether it is law enforcement, or court setting. If someone is interested in the field of investigation, I would actually advise majoring in a biological field since most crime scene investigation involves lab work. As I pointed out earlier however, a degree in criminal justice doesn't necessarily gaurantee a job in the legal field. Some one once told me after graduation, one looks at the job market in a different light and can pursue something totally irrelavent to what he or she majored in.

  24. QUESTION:
    What kind of Jobs can you get with a Criminal Justice Degree?
    Ok people, I need a LIST of the jobs one by one. What kind of job can i get with an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree and Masters degree in criminal justice. Please list them by degrees.

    • ANSWER:
      There are all kinds of jobs available with a Criminal Justice Degree.

      Associate Degree would be very limited but a policeman to a security officer and more.

      Bachelors from a policeman to a Security firm manager to a probation officer and anything in between. It all depends on the courses you take in your degree.

      Master helps you move up to Chief of Security , Chief of Detectives ( with experience and passing the Sargent exams and more). There are just too many jobs available to list for an individual to go into.

      Everything depends on YOU. What grades will you get? What university will you go to? What experience will you get on the way to finishing your education? How do you present yourself in interviews? Start talking to people with Criminal Justice degrees now. Talk to school counselors and take some vocational tests from them.

      Put a search into Google for Criminal Justice Degree Jobs available:

      Here's a link that will help you:

      http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/careers-for-a-criminal-justice-degree.asp

      Also talk to a

  25. QUESTION:
    What jobs are available once getting a Criminal Justice degree?
    I have been for quite awhile thinking about maybe going for a Criminal Justice degree via Penn Foster College online and bascially I am wondering what other typed of jobs can you get besides being a cop?

    • ANSWER:
      , corrections social worker for juveniles, law clerk for the courts, court reporter, balliff, fugitive recovery agent, fbi, cia, dea, dodo, nsa?

  26. QUESTION:
    what jobs can a felon get with a criminal justice degree?
    i have two felony's(non violent- no drugs) felony 4. im going to school for criminal justice, but what type of job am i able to get with a CJ degree?

    • ANSWER:
      This is a difficult question but i think the most effective thing to do is speak to the guidance counsellor at your school. I do know however that judge mathis had a criminal past and was denied entrance into the law world because of it, he was able to bypass this issues and become a lawyer/judge. most places dont allow jobs to felons which require a state wide license such as a nurse, lawyer, police officer. The justice system really needs to be fixed where past criminals can get jobs. I appauld you for going to school regardless and hope you get a good job. good luck!

  27. QUESTION:
    Jobs with a criminal justice associates degree?
    I know this sounds ridiculous when I am in school. I should know which types of jobs I am eligible for. I know in the long run i want to be a dea agent but for now what types of jobs can I get with an associates degree in criminal justice

    • ANSWER:
      Corrections Officer, Law Enforcement, Cyber Crime,
      Bailiff ,Police Officer, Computer Forensics,
      Body Guards, Airport Security, Private Security

      these r just a few

  28. QUESTION:
    What types of jobs can you get with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice?
    If a person majors in criminal justice, is that person preparing himself for a job in upper level law enforcement agencies (FBI, CIA, US Marshalls, Secret Service, etc)? Do some people with degrees in criminal justice get screwed over and have to become normal small town police officers? I'm majoring in criminal justice right now. I definitely do not want to be an ordinary police officer. My dream job would be to work for one of those top-tier law enforcement agencies that I listed. Is a criminal justice degree on target? Or should I consider something else?

    • ANSWER:
      A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice can be used to get into both local and federal law enforcement. The FBI requires at least a degree and two or three years of relevant law enforcement experience to even apply. The CIA is not considered law enforcement--your chances of being hired there hinge largely on your foreign language and travel experience. A Bachelor's degree (in any field) is the standard requirement to apply for any 1811 Criminal Investigator "Special Agent" position with agencies like the Secret Service, DEA, ATF, ICE, DSS, Marshall Service, etc. Many recent grads (especially outstanding scholars) are hired for those positions straight out of college. However, as competition is fierce, most 1811s usually did a few years in lower level Federal law enforcement positions like Park or Capitol Police Officer, Border Patrol Agent, CBP Officer, or Immigration Enforcement Agent, before getting picked up as a Special Agent. If your goal is to ultimately become a Special Agent in one of the agencies you listed then finish your degree with as high a GPA possible and then go to www.usajobs.gov to see what Federal law enforcement positions are hiring. If there are no open 1811 application drives (and chances are there will not be) then try to get onto one of the lower level law enforcement jobs I listed above. Any one of them would be a good stepping stone to a Special Agent position. And by the way many, if not most, Special Agents I have known had Criminal Justice degrees. So, no a CJ degree will not maroon you in local law enforcement.

  29. QUESTION:
    Jobs in the military with a criminal justice degree?
    I am getting my bachelors in criminal justice and interested in joining a branch of the military after college. I just want to know what jobs are out there for people with criminal justice degrees. For example I was looking at the air force security forces.

    • ANSWER:
      Military Police, CID (Criminal Investigation Division), NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Services NCIS )

      if you can get into CID or NCIS, you will not be disappointed one of the absolute best jobs in the military as far as law enforcement. Will definitely be good to have on a resume as well if you choose to pursue a civilian career in law enforcement.

  30. QUESTION:
    jobs with criminal justice degree?
    i'm thinking about going back to school...what kinds of jobs can you get with a criminal justice degree besides probation officers and the like?

    • ANSWER:
      There is a ton of jobs you can do with a CJ degree. Just check out this link.

  31. QUESTION:
    jobs with an associates criminal justice degree?
    What kind of jobs can I do with an associates degree in criminal justice?

    • ANSWER:
      Local PD.
      County Sheriff's Deputy
      Some State Police

  32. QUESTION:
    What are a list of jobs with a criminal justice degree?
    i keep getting told there are many options out there, i just would like to know what they are..atleast maybe a good website to find them? thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      There are positions within the arena of criminal justice other than peace officer, like probation, corrections, juvenile justice positions, and possibly some positions more closely aligned with social work (like pretrial assessment). There are numerous books available that identify positions closely aligned with criminal justice. And, there are web sites, a quick check came up with: http://www.ask.com/bar?q=criminal+justice+careers&page=1&qsrc=178&ab=4&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.cua.edu%2Fhandouts%2Fcriminaljusticecareers.htm.

      Many major police and state and federal agencies employ criminal intelligence analysts. These positions are generally limited, therefore they may be more difficult to get than a peace officer position. And, you will probably be competing against former military intelligence personnel. You may have to start at an administrative position and work your way into the intel position. All state and local agencies employ dispatchers and other administrative personnel.

      A crime analyst may be deal with crime statistics (usually computerized) in such a manner as to provide decision-making advice on how to deploy personnel and implement programs designed to address crime problems. A criminal intelligence analyst looks at individual crimes or a specific type of crime in an effort to disclose linkages to people, places, or things. Some may do both. Many analyst positions are taken by former military intel types.

      Some universities offer degrees in intelligence analysis. The American Public Univ System (apus.edu) is an accredited online university that offers 4yr and graduate degrees in intelligence and public safety (pertinent to physical security occupations).

      Intelligence analysis consists mainly of review of documents, seeking connections and logical inferences in an effort to predict future events or establish prior associations. Whether or not it is interesting or boring varies from person to person, and may involve computer aided analysis. Intelligence analysis is generally divided into two classes, strategic and tactical. Strategic intelligence looks at the “big picture” with a longer-term focus, allowing prediction of future enforcement needs; while tactical intelligence concerns more immediate activities of specific offenders or organizations.

      There are also physical security positions in government and in the private sector that do not have physical fitness requirements. Any private company of any sized either contracts for or employs security of some sort. ASIS International (asisonline.org) is a private security organization that provides certifications in several areas of security.

      Each state has a process for licensing private investigators, check the internet to identify the appropriate state agency (Dept of Public Safety in TX) for licensing requirements, and for a state PI association that sponsors training. A licensed agency may employ individuals as trainees.

      Get a graduate degree and teach in a community college, or conduct research. Check the American Society of Criminology website: http://www.asc41.com/.

  33. QUESTION:
    Jobs available for a bachelor's degree in criminal justice?
    I want to work in law enforcement but i'm not sure what career exactly.

    I plan on getting my BS in criminal justice, what jobs could I get?

    • ANSWER:
      Local, county or state cop.

      Some of the lesser Federal agencies but the FBI isn't going to hire with just a BS in CJ. They might after you get some experience in law enforcement.

  34. QUESTION:
    What jobs can you get with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice?
    I'm planning to major in criminal justice and probably minor in forensic science/investigation. Are there any career positions that I could work with criminal justice degree without having to carry a gun? I also dont want to work as a lawyer or legal field related

    I also want to know is it possible to get a job as a crime analyst, criminologist, or anything similar with criminal justice degree?

    • ANSWER:
      A degree in criminal justice will prepare you for criminal justice careers in the following areas:

      Local law enforcement:Park police,County police,Juvenile Justice Centers,and Sheriff Department.

      State law enforcement:Crime labs,State Crime Commissions,The Court System,Attorney General Offices,Narcotics Bureaus,Liquor Control Boards, and State Police

      Federal law enforcement:Department of Defense,Department of Homeland Security,Federal Bureau of Investigation,Department of Transportation,Federal Trade Commission,Veterans Affairs,Customs Agency,Immigration and Naturalization Service,Food and Drug Administration and Office of the Inspector General

      Private sector law enforcement:Insurance companies,Private detectives,Safety officers, and Security patrol officers.

  35. QUESTION:
    What are the best paying jobs with a degree in criminal justice?
    With a masters degree in criminal justice, what are some of the best paying jobs outside corrections and enforcement?

    • ANSWER:
      Police jobs, Detective job or own detective firm, joining a insurance firm in detective branch and many more. Check out for more here:

      http://www.ugrowu.com/student_signup

  36. QUESTION:
    What kind of jobs could one get with a Criminal Justice degree?
    Other than being a Police officer, or corrections officer, what kind of other careers could one pursure with a Criminal Justice degree?

    I have heard the FBI really doesn't want people with CJ degrees, they want accounting majors and computer science, etc, but what about other Federal Law Enforcement agencies like the ATF, DEA, Marshal service, etc?

    Would they be interested in someone with a degree in Criminal Justice?

    • ANSWER:
      Not to burst your bubble here, but Criminal Justice degrees are just about worthless today (I am not being mean but that degree is pretty much a catch all degree for those that do not have any clue what they want to be), so that limits your field of what you can do.

      ATF, Secret Serve will look at it as a degree but it will not hold much water with them

      I know your instructors and counselors will tell you different, that is what they are paid to say, but the truth is there are so many Criminal Justice degrees out there now they are diluted as to worth because verybody is taking that course because it is easy to get a degree in

  37. QUESTION:
    what types of career JOBS can i get after i get a degree in criminal justice?
    like a list of jobs with in criminal justice... so i can chose what i want to do after i get my degree!

    • ANSWER:
      cop, prison guard, corrections officer, Parole officer, Probabtion officer.

  38. QUESTION:
    Jobs with a Criminal Justice Degree?
    What jobs are out there that require a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice?

    • ANSWER:
      None that require a CJ degree, but there are some the prefer it!

  39. QUESTION:
    What jobs can I get with a degree in criminal justice?
    I am really really interested in joining the FBI to be a special agent, but I've heard that that is very hard to get into and that they do whole background checks on your family and everything. I'm a college freshman right now and I'm pretty set on getting a criminal justice and criminology degree. So, what can I do with a criminal justice degree if I don't get to go into the FBI? I don't want to be a police officer or anything of that sort. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      If you get a masters you can teach other losers at a community college.
      You might be able to find a job somewhere doing things like analyzing crime statistics.

      Both degrees need graduate work to get a job in the actual field. A bachelors means nothing as far as cj or criminology.

      Well beyond family the FBI will never accept cj. You need law, accountancy, linguistics or deep computer architecture just to get started for consideration.

  40. QUESTION:
    What kind of jobs can you get with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice?
    I will start college next fall and wanting to major in Criminal Justice. I know the jobs are based in Law Enforcement, but can anyone tell me more specific jobs i can get with this degree? besides a police officer.

    • ANSWER:
      You don't need a college degree to be a police officer....

      But you can be a paralegal (which can be a 2 years degree) or elsewhere in a law firm.

      Here's a list from a website:
      ATF Agent
      Bailiff
      CIA Agent
      Coast Guard
      Compliance Officer
      Corrections Officer
      Court Clerk
      Court Reporter
      Crime Scene Investigation
      Criminalist
      Criminologist
      Customs Agent
      DEA Agent
      FBI Agent
      Forensic Psychology
      Forensic Science
      INS Agent
      Paralegal
      Police Detective
      Police Officer
      Private Investigator
      Private Security
      Probation Officer
      Secret Service
      Sheriff
      Site Map
      US Marshall

  41. QUESTION:
    What kind of Jobs can you get with a Criminal Justice Degree othan police officer?
    i'm getting my degree in Criminal Justice and i really don't want to be a police officer...is there another alternative for entry level career people with a B.S. in criminal justice?

    • ANSWER:
      Sheriff's deputy
      corrections
      probation officer
      parole officer
      diversion programs
      drug courts
      court systems
      law offices
      to name a few......

  42. QUESTION:
    Jobs after getting my Criminal Justice degree? Military jobs?
    What kind of jobs can i get with a BA degree in C.J??

    What are my chances with the Air Force? GPA is 3.0.

    and no....i dont want to be an MP.lol...anything else is fine

    • ANSWER:
      listen any of the armed forces would take you with out a degree so... that said if you are still in school and want to go into the military do yourself a favor and take ROTC. Yes you may have the opportunity later OCS but it is far harder then going to your admissions building and saying I want to take ROTC. If you are JR or Sr. then you might still be ok if you go gard - reserves do basic during summer... so you can avoid the first 2 of ROTC. That said you have AG, - Adjutants General, CID, Psy Ops, Intell, Counter Intel... all of which might be of interest to you. Of course that will depend on how you score on your ASVAB's and other tests. Plus if your credit etc... if it ok for a clearance.

      good luck

      Steve

  43. QUESTION:
    What kinds of criminal justice jobs don't need physical strength?
    I'm not in bad shape, but I'm in my late 30s and am getting a criminal justice degree in a year and a half. I was hoping to be a corrections officer, but I'm noticing that a lot of places you need to apply before your 37th birthday, and that will cut me out by the time I finish school.
    I don't want to work in a boring office all day. Maybe a probation officer? A bailiff?
    Um, not meter maid, okay... I got hired for that right out of high school (but didn't take the job.) Something I can do with a university degree. :P

    • ANSWER:
      There are clerical jobs in law enforcement that aren't very physically demanding. I don't remember what its called, but you can settle disputes between inmates and guards and investigate lawsuits by inmates. If you have any other mechanical skills you could teach in a prison, food service, prison clergy, run AA meetings, etc. Almost anything you can do on the "outside" is usually needed on the "inside".

  44. QUESTION:
    What jobs can you get with a criminal justice degree, without attending a police academy?
    I don't know where to look exactly to figure this out. I want to go to school for criminal justice, but everyone I have talked to about this says I have to attend a police academy. Any ideas? Anyone? I would appreciate it

    • ANSWER:
      A criminal jusitce degree is education, a police academy is training, the two are separate functions. Many colleges offer CJ degrees. A CJ degree is not required to get a job in law enforcement. There are other positions within the arena of criminal justice other than peace officer, like probation, corrections, juvenile justice positions, and possibly some positions more closely aligned with social work (like pretrial assessment). There are numerous books available that identify positions closely aligned with criminal justice. And, there are web sites, a quick check came up with: http://www.ask.com/bar?q=criminal+justice+careers&page=1&qsrc=178&ab=4&u=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.cua.edu%2Fhandouts%2Fcriminaljusticecareers.htm.

      There are also physical security positions in government and in the private sector that do not have physical fitness requirements. ASIS International (asisonline.org) is a private security organization that provides certifications in several areas of security.

  45. QUESTION:
    What are some jobs you can get with a criminal justice degree that deals with kids?
    My husband is wanting to go back to school and would like to have some type of criminal jusitce degree but also work with kids? thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      In what capacity?
      DHR for Child Abuse investigations
      Juvenile Detention for incorrigible
      Juvenile Domestic Violence / Rape and Drug abuse / addictions

  46. QUESTION:
    Jobs that require a criminal justice/law enforcement degree?
    What specific jobs REQUIRE you to get a degree in criminal justice/law enforcement?
    -
    Also I know you don't need that degree to be a police officer but if I would get that degree would I get payed more? And have better chances to get promoted?

    • ANSWER:
      I am not aware of any jobs that require a CJ degree. Even the job description for college level CJ instructor usually says "Masters Degree in Criminal Justice OR related field".
      While any college degree will help you get your foot in the door in an agency, a CJ degree shows that you are serious about the profession. It also shows that you have specific education beyond that which the Academy will teach and a deeper understanding of the issues specific to law enforcement.
      Every department/agency has it's own contract that dictates pay rates. My department offered a yearly "Education Bonus" based on the highest degree received, regardless of major. Others have an increase in hourly base pay. Massachusetts has the "Quin Bill", which adds different percentages to an officer's base pay, depending on their highest degree earned. You may want to contact any departments you are interested in joining to find out about their specific contracts.
      Many departments have their own web sites with this information listed.

  47. QUESTION:
    Can you find jobs with a criminal justice degree if you have been arrested?

    • ANSWER:
      Probably.

      But it ain't like "Charlies Angels", the career criminal is not really the first choice in most situations, ideally.

      For instance, I know of a cop who date rape drugged another cop to get that drugged cop to shoot in the HEAD another cop (me). Personally, I think that was wrong even though the "powers that be" gave that person a business license to start a "security" firm !

      Yes, I am saying Bangor Maine has a problem with organized crime in the courts, police, the district attorney's office and etc.

      So in SOME locations these organized criminals will utterly dominate for untoward periods of time(like EVERYONE KNOWS they did in Iraq during Saddam's day ).

      But every so often, an honest place Like Dayton Ohio will allow a Henry Ford a patent, and the WORLD will be a better place.

      Stop voting neo-ConSERFative you morons ! They are universally crooked as all get-out.

  48. QUESTION:
    Criminal Justice Degree? What is the schooling like to get it? What jobs can I use it for??? Plz Help!!!?
    What is included under the category of criminal justice? (like what does crimanal justice mean?) If I go to college and get a degree in criminal justice what kind of jobs could I get? What kind of classes in college would I have to take? How hard would those classes be? Please help. I'm just stressing about my future and I'm trying to understand all my options before I decide what I want to do. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      --- A Criminal Justice Degree is what is called a comprehensive degree. Very basically put it includes portions from 3 different degree programs: Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science. It is a 4 year degree and can be used to apply towards requirements for just about any entry level law enforcement position.
      --- The classes would be selected from each of the 3 degree programs I listed above. Class examples for your first year might be Psych 100 Basic psych; Psych 102, abnormal psych; Sociology 100 and 102, basic soc. Basically your first year will be first and second year selections from those 3 programs. In order to find out exactly which ones you need to go to the University you are considering and examine their course catalog. Every State and school is a bit different so you need to go to your school and look up the catalog..
      --- Because it is a comprehensive degree you can actually take many classes at first and have them still apply to it. However if you are stressing so much then stop in and visit your school advisor, that is what they are there for. If this is stressing to you then Law Enforcement may not be the field for you as the LE field is constantly stressing.
      --- Also, a crim Justice degree is one that deals mostly in theory, not hands on real study. For that you would need to find a 4 year Police Sciences Degree as the one at the U of Minnesota/ Bemidji.

  49. QUESTION:
    What jobs can you get with a criminal justice degree? Criminal science?
    Im considering college majors and im looking for a degree that has many career paths. Im NOT looking to simply become a paralegal or something of that nature, Im looking bigger picture. Criminology?

    • ANSWER:
      how about Juvenile Justice.......help out a messed up kid.

  50. QUESTION:
    Being colored blind, what limitations will I have with jobs I can get with a Criminal Justice Degree?
    I am going to school for Criminal Justice on the Post-9/11 GI Bill. I am colored blind and I'm just trying to find out what kinds of jobs I can get being colored blind and how limited I actually am. Also making sure i'm not wasting my time over the next 4 years only to find out there are no jobs in this field for colored blind people.
    Oh and for what its worth my state is MA

    • ANSWER:
      Well first off, you won't be able to tell what color your suspect is. So that means you can't be a cop. You wouldn't be able to give an accurate description of a perp. Everything else should be ok though.


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