Career Planning in Criminal Justice. Robert C. DeLucia, Thomas J. Doyle. Cincinnati, OH : Anderson Pub., c1998. 3rd edition, 225pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV9950 .D45 1998
This practical, easy-to-use book begins with a series of strategies for successful career planning and education. It then explores the variety of occupations available, including specific job responsibilities and qualifications required for careers in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, forensic science/criminalistics and private security. Also includes helpful information on internships, graduate school, law school, resume writing, and interviewing techniques.

Careers in Criminal Justice. W. Richard Stephens, Jr. Boston, Ma. : Allyn and Bacon, 2002. 2nd edition, 115pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .S83 2002
After an overview, the book presents career opportunities on the police force and in police administration at the local, county, and state levels and in the FBI. Other careers include county coroner, crime scene investigator, forensic anthropologist, crime lab scientist, judge, probation or parole officer, juvenile justice, corrections, and private investigations.
1999 edition also available in Main Library Stacks

Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields : From Internship to Promotion. J. Scott Harr. Belmont : Wadsworth, 2006. 5th edition, 342pp. Available through interlibrary loan
This book provides students with the necessary information to help them enter the field of criminal justice--from finding a criminal justice internship all the way to locating the right criminal justice profession for them. It also helps students develop a job-search strategy, offering information on internship requirements, professional conduct, résumés, interviews, and locating jobs. It is also a valuable resource to those in the field who are interested in professional development, job change and promotional advancement.

Careers in Criminal Justice : Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Security. Erik Beckman. Springfield, Ill. : Thomas, c1981. 152pp. Main Library Stacks HV8143 .B53

Careers in Criminology. Marilyn Morgan. Los Angeles, Calif. : Lowell House, 2000. 208pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV9950 . M674 2000
From police officers to forensic scientists and judges,the criminal justice system offers a variety of promising careers. The first of its kind, this highly informative guide examines functions of each job,offers tips to help determine the best career for the individual, and includes interviews from professionals in the field.

Careers in Focus : Public Safety New York : J. G. Ferguson Publishing Company, 2007. 3rd edition, 218pp. On order 03/08/08
Examines a variety of careers in the field of law enforcement, covering the basics of the job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, future outlook for the career, and more.

Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Career Guide to Local, State, Federal, and Academic Positions. James F. Anderson, Nancie J. Mangels, Laronistine Dyson. Dallas : University Press of America, 2003. 305pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV9950 .A54 2003
Intended for students interested in a career in criminal justice or criminology, this reference book begins with an overview of the criminal justice system and major research institutions. It offers advice on finding work, selecting schools, and interviewing. Specific information is provided concerning academic programs, teaching positions, and research positions. The volume also includes interviews with criminal justice professionals describing their work.

The FBI Career Guide : Inside Information on Getting Chosen for and Succeeding in One of the Toughest, Most Prestigious Jobs in the World. Joseph W. Koletar. New York : AMACOM, c2006. 207pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8144.F43 K65 2006
In the three years following the September 11th attacks, 150,000 people applied to be Special Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Only 2,200 got the job. The FBI Career Guide reveals strategies that radically increase the odds of getting hired, and that will prepare agents for a challenging, rewarding career at the Bureau. There may be no one in the world more qualified to help aspiring agents begin and excel at an FBI career than Joe Koletar, a 25-year Bureau veteran whose executive credentials are second to none. This ultimate insider's guide looks at: * the application process * New Agents Training * field office and foreign assignments * pay, benefits, and career opportunities * educational and career decisions that improve the odds of being hired * how investigations, undercover and SWAT team operations, and specialty assignments work * and much more. Readers will also learn how the job might affect them and their families, how to plan their career and climb the ladder, and even prepare for life after the Bureau. Above all, they'll find out what it takes to succeed-and how to show they've got it.

FBI Careers : the Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of America's Finest. Thomas H. Ackerman. Indianapolis, IN : Jist Works, c2002. 275pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8144.F43 A26 2000
Compiled and prepared by FBI Special Agent Thomas H. Ackerman, FBI Careers: The Ultimate Guide To Landing A Job As One Of America's Finest is a solid, reliable, step-by-step guide to preparing for and securing a job with the American Federal Bureau of Investigation. Individual chapters address the history of the FBI, salary and benefits, the hiring process, what the FBI looks for in candidates, test-taking tips, training, FBI internship programs and much more. Interest in joining the Bureau is at an all time high since the September 11th attack on America and our current world-wide engagement with anti-American terrorists organizations. FBI Careers is a solid, meticulously researched, and extremely useful guide that is a "must" for young men and women seriously considering the FBI as a law enforcement career.

Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement. Russ Smith, ed. Manassas Park, Va. : Impact Publications, 1996. 191pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .S63 1996
According to the editor, there are over 100,000 law enforcement jobs available from the federal government.

Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement. John W. Warner, Jr. New York, NY: Prentice Hall (ARCO), 1992. 262pp. Main Library Stacks HV8143 .W347 1992
The complete job bank for law enforcement careers with more than 100 federal agencies.

Forensic Nurse : the New Role of the Nurse in Law Enforcement. Serita Stevens with the assistance of members of the International Association of Forensic Nurses. New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2004. 241pp. Career Collection (1 East) RA1155 .S74 2004
The author, a registered nurse and mystery writer (Bagels for Tea), does an excellent job of conveying the importance of an emerging medical specialty. Because forensic nurses—described by Stevens as "law enforcement's secret weapon," with a "unique combination of medical skill, legal knowledge, and criminology"—are often first on the scene of a crime or in an emergency room, they are in a unique position to collect evidence regarding accidents, alleged sexual assault, spousal abuse and other violent incidents. Stevens details how forensic nurses are trained to preserve and interpret evidence that physicians may overlook. A sexual assault nurse examiner, for example, assists alleged rape victims with a careful physical examination, an in-depth interview and emotional support. Stevens shows how savvy FNs deal with physicians who resent forensic nurses, viewing them as encroaching on their territory (she suggests telling the doc, " 'I would love to have you do this exam... the whole six hours of interviewing... and doing the evidence collection.' See how quickly they back out"). Drawing on case histories, Stevens describes how forensic nurses are trained to remain objective, serve as legal witnesses and work with law enforcement. She also highlights the problems these skilled nurses face, such as inadequate compensation.

Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors. Stephen Lambert, Debra Regan. Chicago : VGM Career Books, c2001. 271pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .L335 2001
Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors helps students explore career options within their field of study. Every aspect of the job-search process is covered,including assessing talents and skills,exploring options,making a smooth transition from college to career,conducting an effective job search,and landing the job. The book is filled with a variety of career choices.

Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement. Thomas H. Ackerman. East Lansing, Mich. : Hamilton Burrows Press, c2001. 257pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8138 .A33 2001
Subtitle: Profiles of 225 High-Powered Positions and Surefire Tactics for Getting Hired. Provides up-to-date information on ten different categories of positions, including:

Guide to Careers in the FBI. John Douglas. New York : Simon & Schuster, c1998. 276pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8144.F43 D68 1998
The FBI is incredibly selective. Douglas’s comprehensive guide to the preparation necessary to becoming a viable candidate for the Bureau is based on his years of experience as a Special Agent. He offers valuable information to help prospective agents prepare themselves for the difficult, stringent application process.

Guide to Homeland Security Careers. Donald B. Hutton, Anna Mydlarz. Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 2003. 264pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV6432 .H88 2003
In the wake of 9/11, Homeland Security has become the forefront of national issues and the center of a growing source of new employment. New careers are already opening, not only in military and law enforcement fields, but also in scientific research, cyber technology, bio-medical technology, disaster assistance and relief, air marshal operations, intelligence operations, and many other areas. This brand-new directory describes career opportunities in these and related security fields. The authors describe job designations in detail, and provide addresses, phone numbers, web sites, and a helpful glossary of Homeland Security terms. They also offer detailed advice on résumé preparation and making a good impression at a job interview. Additional information includes details on background checks and sources of specialized training that relate to homeland security. This brand new directory will be valued by a wide audience, including high school and college students, as well as law enforcement, military, and medical personnel who are looking to advance their careers.

Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement. John E. Douglas. New York : McGraw Hill, 2005. 325pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .D675 2005
In a departure from his usual edge-of-the-seat coverage, New York Times bestselling author and legendary FBI profiler John Douglas draws on his 25 years of experience to offer this unique career guide. Written for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement but unsure which agency is right for them, John Douglas’s Guide to Landing a Career in Law Enforcement is a treasure trove of insider information and step-by-step instructions that arms you with: A comprehensive overview of law enforcement agencies and career opportunities— from park ranger to air marshal to NSA code cracker Guidance on finding and winning the ideal job in law enforcement Work sheets, checklists, and self-evaluations Websites, contacts

Guide to Law Enforcement Careers. Donald B. Hutton and Anna Mydlarz. Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 2001. 2nd edition, 359pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .H87 2001
Advice manual and directory lists hundreds of government, military, and special law enforcement agencies, gives advice on how and where to apply for their job openings, and tells how to meet their specific qualifications.
1997 edition also available in Main Library Stacks

Inside Jobs: A Realistic Guide to Criminal Justice Careers for College Graduates. Stuart Henry, ed. Salem, Wi.: Sheffield Publishing Co., 1994. 264pp. Main Library Stacks HV9950 .I57 1994
Contains the personal accounts of criminal justice professionals, ranging from private security and law enforcement officers through court personnel, corrections officers, and human service workers. It describes what someone entring the profession will do on the job; what it is really like to be a police or corrections officer, a social worker, or a lawyer. Chapter titles include:

• Realizing a Dream: Being Feamle and a Police Officer, by Meredith Orloff
• Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer: The Application Ordeal, by Melanie Pierson
• The Frustrations of Police Work: The Idealism and Realism of Being a Police Officer, by William C. Wise
• The Politics of Small Town Policing, by Edward Dudas
• Tough Job: Conflict, Contradictions, and Inconsistencies in Police Work, by John P. Stakoe

• Securing the Corporation: Private Security Analyst, by Jan Collins
• Minding the Store: Loss Prevention Investigator, by Thomas R. Jazdzewski
• Policing the Campus: Director of Campus Security, by William C. Wise
• "Private Eye": An Interview with Kirk Bruchnak, P.I., by Joseph T. LaLonde

• Criminal Proseuction: The Action and the Burden, by Richard E. Priehs
• Guardians of the Constitution, by Richard E. Priehs
• Paralegals and Legal Assisting, by Donna Aynessazian

• The Reluctant Profession: Being and Becoming a Corrections Officer, by DJ Culkar
• Being a Female Corrections Officer, by Lesley Jones

• Being a Parole Agent, by James B. Robertson
• Diary of a Juvenile Court Probation Intern, by Keith Darnell Jones
• An Officer of the Court: Working in Probation for a District Court, by Linda Peck

• Casework in a Group Home, by Linda Nelson
• Psychiatric Social Work, by Carolyn R. McGillis
• Recreation/Art Therapy with Mentally Ill Offenders in a Psychiatric Setting, by Lee Doric-Henry

• Preparing for Jobs in Academia and Research, by Mark M. Lanier
• Experiences of Graduate School, by Mark M. Lanier
• Becoming a University Professor, by Anthony Troy Adams
• Criminal Justice Research: A Data Archivist, by Shalane J. Sheley

• Working for the Immigration and Naturalization Service: From Border Control Agent to Immigration Inspector, by Danny Gonzalez
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fikrearms (ATF) Inspector, by Vickie Kopcak
• So You Still Want to be an FBI Agent

Jumpstarting Your Career : an Internship Guide for Criminal Justice. Dorothy Taylor. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, c1999. 142pp. Main Library Stacks HV9950 .T38 1999
This book helps to connect academic course work to the knowledge, skills, and emotional challenges that are found in the professional world. Written for students of the social sciences—criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, and social work—who are beginning a criminal justice internship, it focuses on the many issues involved in the total internship experience, especially those related to students' personal and professional development during their internship education.

Jumpstarting Your Career : an Internship Guide for Criminal Justice. Dorothy L. Taylor. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Person Prentice Hall, 2005. 2nd edition, 142pp. Career Collection HV9950 .T38 2005

Law Enforcement Career Planning. Thomas Mahoney. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 1989. 82pp. Main Library Stacks HV8143 .M23 1989
A handbook designed to prepare law enforcement officers for promotional opportunities and exams, resume writing, understanding the organization assessment centers, oral interviews, and more.

Law Enforcement Career Starter. Mary N. Hesalroad with Lauren B. Starkey. New York, N.Y. : Learning Express, c2001. 2nd edition, 197pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .L37 2001

>Law Enforcement Career Starter. Mary N. Hesalroad. New York, N.Y. : Learning Express, c1998. 195pp. Main Library Stacks HV8143 .L37 1998
How to get a job as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. Includes: finding a job opportunity, paying for the education and training, how to succeed in the application process, and how to deal with the demands of the job. "Secrets to taking any test" improve your odds for test success. Reveals the serects test experts know: coping with text anxiety, psyching out the multiple-choice test, taking an essay test, and more. For all types of tests, including standardized tests, classroom tests, and civil service exams.

Law Enforcement Employment Guide. Tarzana, California: Lawman Press, 1989. 136pp. Main Library Stacks HV8143 .S74 1989

Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers. Blythe Camenson. Chicago, IL : VGM Career Books, c2001. 149pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8073 .C316 2001
Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the fascinating field of forensics. It includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Seeking Employment in Criminal Justice and Related Fields. J. Scott Harr and Karen M. Hess. Belmont, Ca. : Wadsworth Thomson Learning, 2000. 3rd edition, 369pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143. H327 2000
Accompaning computer optical disc available in Software (4 West)
Chapter titles include:

Suggested Preparation for Careers in Security/Loss Prevention. John Chuvala III and Robert James Fischer. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1991. 190pp. Main Library Stacks HV8291 .U6 S84 1991
A book of readings developed to serve as a supplement to various introductory security textbooks. Includes:

Women in Law Enforcement Careers : A Guide for Preparing and Succeeding. Vivian B. Lord, Kenneth J. Peak. Prentice Hall. 216pp. Career Collection http://magic.msu.edu/record=b5001611~S39a
Vivian Lord and Ken Peak have combined their 60 years of policing and academic experience to write the definitive book for women of all ages interested in entering the often daunting, veiled world of policing. In a blunt, no-nonsense fashion, Lord and Peak comprehensively address the issues facing women eager to cross the thin blue line into this traditionally male-oriented occupation.

Work in Criminal Justice : An A-Z Guide to Careers. Debbie J. Goodman and Ron Grimming. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007. 114pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV9950 .G75 2007
This career guidebook is unique in that it lists all the possible Criminal Justice jobs alphabetically, as well as information on job searches and job interview tips. Authored by the Department Chair and Dean at one of the largest Criminal Justice programs in the country, this book brings immense experience and value in helping you find your place in the industry. A step-by-step process on how to identify a career or job in Criminal Justice, pursue it, and get it! Helps readers go through the whole job process from start to end, finishing with their choice of career/job in the Criminal Justice field. Ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in Criminal Justice.

Your Criminal Justice Career. Justice Research Association. Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2000. Career Collection (1 East) HV9950 .Y68 2000
This convenient, exceptionally up-to-date, information-packed guide is designed specifically for individuals seeking and evaluating jobs in the field of criminal justice, It brings together, in one convenient place, information from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on the full spectrum of criminal justice and public safety occupations. Specifically, it adapts and edits information from the massive Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2000-2001 Occupational Outlook Handbook into a more accessible, workable format that readers can use as they prepare for and enter their job searches. Chapter topics examine working as: an attorney, correctional officer, firefighter, inspector or compliance officer, paralegal, law enforcement officer, private investigator, and private security officer. For anyone trying to break into the criminal justice job market.

Becoming a Police Officer : a Guide to Successful Entry Level Testing. Larry R. Frerkes. Incline Village, Nevada : Copperhouse Pub. Co., c1998. 133pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .F74 1998

Getting Promoted : Police Promotional Examination Manual. Paul Whisenand. Incline Village, Nev. : Copperhouse, 1999(?). 243pp. Collection (1 East) HV7923 .W55 1999

How to Be Successful on "Oral" Assessment Exercises for Police Promotion. Donald J. Schroeder & Frank A. Lombardo. Flushing, N.Y. : Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc., c2001. [4], 242, iv p. (loose-leaf). MSU Main Library Stacks HV8143 .S32 2001

How to Prepare for the Police Officer Examination. Donald J. Schroeder, Frank A. Lombardo. Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, c1987. 3rd edition, 557pp. MSU Main Library Stacks HV8143 .S34 1987

How to Prepare for the Police Sergeant Examination. Donald J. Schroeder, Frank A. Lombardo. Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, c1997. 3rd edition, 346pp. MSU Main Library Stacks HV8142 .S37 1997

John Douglas's Guide to the Police Officer Exams. John Douglas. New York : Simon & Schuster, c2000. 393pp. MSU Main Library Stacks HV8143 .D68 2000
Every candidate for a career in law enforcement must pass the police exam given in the area they wish to serve. John Douglas offers advice on preparing for these exams, including sample tests and strategies for getting the best score you can, and relates insights from real police officers about their demanding careers and their lives.

Norman Hall's Police Exam Preparation Book. Holbrook, Mass. : Bob Adams, Inc., c1994. 255pp. MSU Main Library Stacks HV8143 .H324 1994

Norman Hall's State Trooper & Highway Patrol Exam Preparation Book. Holbrook, Mass. : Adams Media Corporation, c1999. 296pp. Library of Michigan Reference (2N) HV8143 .H3243 1999

Police Management Examinations : Preparation Guide. Larry F. Jetmore. Hartford, Conn. : Looseleaf Law Publications, 2003. 310pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV7923 .J475 2003
1996 edition also available in Main Library Stacks.

Police Officer. Fred M. Rafilson. Lawrenceville, NJ : Thomson/Arco, c2003. 16th edition, 495pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .O54 2003
15th or 2000 edition available in Main Library Stacks.

Police Officer Exam. New York : LearningExpress, c1999. 1st edition, Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .P635 1999
Michigan residents can also browse this book online. Note: Click on eBook link.

Police Officer Exam. New York : LearningExpress, c2003. 2nd edition, 363pp. Career Collection (1 East) HV8143 .P635 2003
Earlier editions available in Main Library Stacks.

State Trooper Exam. Lawrenceville, N.J. : Peterson's, c2001. 14th edition, 412pp. Library of Michigan Reference (2N) HV8143 .S73 2001

State Trooper : Highway Patrol Officer/State Traffic Officer. Hy Hammer, Edward Scheinkman. New York : Macmillan USA, c1997. 12 edition, 324pp. Library of Michigan Reference (2N) HV8143 .S7 1997

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