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GUIDE TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 1974

NCJ Number
18032
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1974
Length
125 pages
Annotation
A GUIDE FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES THAT EXPLAINS IN DETAIL THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN TEXAS.
Abstract
THE FIRST PART OF THE PRESENTATION DEVELOPS THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF POSITIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE PERSONS WITH A DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR A RELATED SUBJECT AND/OR THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. A GENERAL DEFINITION AND LISTING OF DUTIES ARE GIVEN FOR EACH CATEGORY. THE SECOND HALF ANALYZES THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PUBLIC-FUNDED AGENCIES ACCORDING TO THE POSITIONS WITHIN THEM AND THE EDUCATIONAL AND PAST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS, THE SALARY AND ADVANCEMENT POSSIBILITIES THAT CAN BE EXPECTED, THEIR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS, AND HOW TO APPLY OR OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION. IN THIS MANNER, THE STUDENTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THE TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM AND THE PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT THAT CAN AND DO USE THEIR SERVICES. THE APPENDIXES INCLUDE LISTS OF THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE STATE.