Behind the Scenes
Working with Inmates
Working with Victims
Working within the Courts
Additional Jobs to Consider
100

In this career, you must be able to remain calm under pressure, be able to multi-task, and speak clearly.  You are the first point of contact for someone in a crisis.

What is a 911 Dispatcher?

100

In this career, you will ensure the safety of the prison, ensure the inmates follow the rules, supervise the inmates, and report on inmate conduct.

What is a Correctional Officer?

100
Some employers will require that you have a master's degree for this job.  Additionally, you will also have to complete a specialized training program.  You will talk with children who have been abused and ask them questions. 

What is a Forensic Child Interviewer?

100

In this career, you will represent individuals in court and advocate on their behalf.

What is a Lawyer?

100

In this job, you will ensure that Fish & Wildlife Codes are obeyed and will enforce state fishing, boating, and hunting laws.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you will find the most jobs for this career in the following states: Texas, New York, Georgia, California, & North Carolina.

What is a Fish & Game Warden?

200

In this career, you work to support law enforcement by searching for patterns in crimes, locating missing pieces of information, and predicting future crime trends.

What is a Criminal Analyst?

200

In this job, you will monitor the convicted offender's court-supervised, conditional release by evaluating their progress and connecting them to resources.

What is a Probation Officer?

200

In this job, you will investigate child abuse/neglect, do home visits, talk with children, provide crisis intervention, prepare court reports, and testify in court.

What is a Child Abuse Social Worker?

200

In this job, you will support lawyers by researching legal cases, writing reports, assisting lawyers during trials, interviewing witnesses, and preparing documents.  

What is a Paralegal?

200

In order to do this job, most places will require that you have experience as a police officer first.  Although, there are some places, such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, that do not require this.  You will help investigate crimes.

What is a Detective?

300

To do this job, you will need a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science, Biology, or Forensic Science.  You will collect evidence from crime scenes and will analyze the evidence in a lab.

What is a Forensic Science Technician?

300

In this job, you will supervise parolees to ensure compliance with release conditions, conduct home visits, provide resources such as job training/ housing assistance, and maintain records and case files.

What is a Parole Officer?

300

In this job, you will provide support and resources to victims of domestic abuse. This will include offering crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessment, and short-term therapy.

What is a Domestic Violence Advocate?

300

You must first be a lawyer before you can do this job.  You will help decide the prison sentences for convicted criminals.

What is a Judge?

300

In this job, you will work in an airport and ensure the safety of all passengers and flight crew.  You will be on the lookout for suspicious activity and any questionable items that passengers may try to bring through security.

What is a TSA Screener (Transportation Security Administration Screener)?

400

In this job, you will monitor an organization's IT system to look for threats to security.  You will typically need a bachelor's degree in a computer science field.

What is an Information Security Analyst?

400

In order to do this job, you will need a doctoral degree in Psychology.  In this job, you will interview criminals, diagnose mental health conditions, and evaluate mental competency.  You will collaborate with legal professionals to help determine if a criminal should be placed in prison or a mental health facility.

What is a Forensic Psychologist?

400

You will need a master's degree for this job.  You will work one-on-one with individuals who have a variety of needs that could vary from childhood trauma to mental health conditions.

What is a Mental Health Counselor?

400

In this role, you will participate in court hearings by announcing the beginning of court sessions, care for evidence presented in court, and more.  You will also maintain records of court proceedings, manage the jury selection process, and prepare case files and court documents.

What is a Court Clerk?

400

In this career, you will watch suspicious behavior in-person and over camera.  You will be on the lookout for anyone who may be engaging in theft.

What is a Loss Prevention Specialist?

500

To do this job, you will need a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, or social work.  In this job, you will support victims and witnesses of crimes by providing them with resources and collaborating with investigators and lawyers.

What is a Victim's Advocate?

500

In this job, you will monitor inmates' progress, help them develop skills to prevent re-offending, and help formulate release plans.

What is a Correctional Treatment Specialist (aka Correctional Counselor)?

500

In this job, you will work for organizations or individuals who need to find out information.  They may perform background checks, interview people, and engage in surveillance activities.

What is a Private Investigator?

500

In this role, you will create an official, verbatim written record of spoken proceedings during court trials.

What is a Court Reporter?

500
In this job, you will investigate cases of insurance and credit card fraud, including working with postal officials when the offenses have occurred through the mail. You will also interview those involved and research financial transactions.

What is a Fraud Investigator?

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