Category Archives: Careers in Criminal Justice

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Interview with Attorney Brandon D. Wagner, Esq.

Brandon D. Wagner Esq. is an attorney at Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Since a young teen he knew the law was his calling. While pursuing his undergrad degree at California State University he was named …

What is a Peace Officer?

Keeping the peace—that’s one of the aims of a myriad of criminal justice professionals. A number of Sheriff’s Offices have the motto, “Keeping the Peace since [their year of formation].” Probation officers supervise offenders to ensure they are keeping the …

Looking for Summer Jobs at the Last Minute

♫ “School’s Out For Summer!” ♫ Alice Cooper sang those words back in the 70s. Maybe you’re singing them right now or have been for weeks…But is there something stopping you from fully enjoying your break from the books. Is …

What is a Pretrial Services Officer?

Did you know that approximately 300 jurisdictions, including federal, state and county court systems, have pretrial service programs? “As a Pretrial Services Officer, I am usually the first contact that a defendant has with the U.S. Courts. We are dealing …

Can I Become a Cop with a Criminal Record?

According to a National Institute of Justice article—an adaptation of Amy L. Solomon’s testimony for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (July 2011), “nearly one-third of American adults have been arrested by age 23.” Criminal histories and records are a barrier to becoming …

Top Five States for Criminal Justice Careers

Wondering what the best states are for criminal justice careers? It depends! It depends on whether you value salary, availability of employment, and other factors…not to mention the specific criminal justice career you are after. The U.S. Bureau of Labor …