Law Enforcement Careers
Minimum education required for most entry-level police officers?
High school diploma or GED (though agencies prefer some college
Who presides over court proceedings and ensures trials follow legal procedures?
Judge
Correctional officers primarily work in what type of facility?
Jails or Prisons
Specialist who collects and analyzes fingerprints?
Fingerprint analyst / latent print examiner
Typical requirement to become a correctional officer?
High school diploma and academy training
What detective division investigates unexplained deaths?
Homicide Unit
Who assists attorneys with research, filing motions, and preparing trial documents?
Paralegal
Probation officers supervise people who…?
Serve sentences in the community instead of jail
Scientist who analyzes blood, DNA, and trace evidence?
Forensic Scientist
Which CJ career generally requires a bachelor’s degree and possibly a master’s degree?
Forensic Psychologist / Federal Agent
Which federal agency handles terrorism, cybercrime, and public corruption?
FBI
Career that involves representing clients charged in criminal cases?
Defense Attorney / Criminal Lawyer
Parole officers supervise people who…?
Have been released early from prison
Investigator who documents crime scenes, photographs evidence, and preserves lab samples?
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
What skill is essential across every CJ career: communication, physical fitness, or advanced math?
Communication skills
What is the name for specialized officers such as SWAT or K9 handlers?
Tactical / Specialty Units
What courtroom officer maintains order and escorts defendants?
Bailiff
What is the term for helping offenders change behavior through programs like counseling or substance treatment?
Rehabilitation
Psychologist who studies criminal behavior and assists in profiling?
Forensic Psychologist
Which CJ career often earns the lowest salary: probation officer, CSI, or police officer?
Probation officer (depending on the region)
What philosophy focuses on building relationships between police and communities to prevent crime?
Community Policing
Which legal job requires a Juris Doctor and passing the bar exam?
Attorney
Which correctional philosophy focuses on punishment to discourage future crime?
Deterrence
What is the term for maintaining the exact history of evidence handling from scene to courtroom?
Chain of Custody
Which job usually has the highest average salary: police detective, FBI agent, or correctional officer?
FBI agent