Category Archives: Careers in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Internships

If you are planning on completing a criminal justice internship this summer or beyond, and have yet to apply, deadlines for some agencies and employers are just around the corner. Not all internships are limited to the summer semester. Some …

Corrections Career Advancements

Whether you have yet to begin your career or are ambitiously seeking advancement opportunities, it can be inspiring to learn about those who have risen up the ranks. Let’s take a look at two corrections professionals who have done just …

Campus Police – A True Profession (Part 1)

When you think of safety and protection services at a university, does your mind automatically think “campus security”? “For many years, our department was referred to as a security department,” states the University of Michigan Police Department. “Even today, some …

Becoming the Director of the FBI

On Monday October 28th, James B. Comey was officially recognized as the FBI’s new director. Comey assumed the position in September succeeding Robert Mueller, who had been the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s director for 12 years. Comey was selected for …

Criminal Justice Career Fairs

E-mail, social media, texting, online applications…It is the age where much of our communication is done through digital media. Face-to-face meetings or picking up the phone to hear a voice on the other end may seem almost obsolete in some …

Cyber-Cop, Educator & Author, Joseph Rampolla ~ Part 2

Part 2 of our interview with Joseph Rampolla, a law enforcement Captain and Executive Officer, a cyber security educator/expert, and author of Augmented Reality Dirt. (Check out Part 1 of our interview here). CJSI: Your “passion is to teach about the …

Criminal Justice Careers that are High in Demand

As you forge your criminal justice career path, ideally you want to select a field that matches your skills, qualities and passions. But naturally you also want to ensure that you have a job once you complete your studies. We’re …

Strive to become a Director of Criminal Justice

Whether you have not yet begun your criminal justice studies, are in the midst of them or are already working in the field, perhaps you envision yourself to become a leader. Why not strive to become a Director of Criminal …

Criminal Justice Professionals Moonlighting as Comedians

A few days ago, The Associated Press’ David Porter reported on an interesting ruling made by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Porter’s article (“NJ ‘joking judge’ resigns after losing ruling”) describes how the high court unanimously concluded that municipal judge …