NCJ Number
48396
Editor(s)
D J MILLER,
C R KEENAN
Date Published
1978
Length
191 pages
Annotation
CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE DESCRIBED IN A GUIDE FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
Abstract
THE DIRECTORY OPENS WITH AN EXPLANATION OF PREFERENCES IN HIRING (VETERANS, AMERICAN INDIANS, PERSONS WITH SUPERIOR ACADEMIC RECORDS), A DISCUSSION OF THE U.S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY THROUGH WHICH MOST OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES HIRE NEW EMPLOYEES, AND AN OUTLINE OF STANDARDIZED APPLICATION PROCEDURES. A SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 9, 1977, IS ALSO INCLUDED. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS ARE PRESENTED FOR SPECIFIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE-RELATED JOBS IN THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY; DEFENSE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION; FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION; FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE; GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR; DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION; U.S. POSTAL SERVICE; SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; AND OTHERS. THE POSITIONS LISTED ENCOMPASS SUCH FUNCTIONS AS INVESTIGATION, INSPECTION, AND LABORATORY WORK. EACH LISTING FOLLOWS A STANDARD FORMAT: JOB DESCRIPTION; REQUIREMENTS (PHYSICAL CONDITION, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION); EXAMINATION; TRAINING; BENEFITS; AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES. A LIST OF FEDERAL JOB INFORMATION CENTERS IS APPENDED. (LKM)