About Criminal Justice

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program have many career opportunities. These career paths may lead students to positions within or related law enforcement, the courts, corrections (including community corrections such as probation and parole), emergency management and private security, one of the fastest growing sectors in criminal justice. Criminal justice positions generally are located within federal, state and local government agencies but can also be found in the military and private corporations inside the United States and beyond.

Graduates of the B.S. degree program in Criminal Justice (with the Homeland Security concentration) are positioned to compete for employment primarily in law enforcement fields that focus on the security of United States citizens, security and control of U.S. borders and protection of domestic critical infrastructure sectors including transportation. Graduates are also positioned to compete for employment in federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in positions not solely focused on homeland security, probation offices, parole offices, emergency management agencies and private security firms. This is only a partial list of common employment opportunities.

Applicants for employment in criminal justice must be capable of completing an employment process which may include the following:

Criminal History Check
Drug Screening
Psychological Screening/ Mental Health History
Driving Record
Polygraph Examination
Security Clearance
Physical Agility
Physical Health Evaluation
Military Disciplinary History
Domestic Violence Investigations
Credit History
Social Networking Background Investigation
Background Investigation
Panel Interviews
Behavioral Assessment
Possession of a Valid Driver's License
Compliance with policies regarding body art/ tattoos and piercings
Tobacco Free Agreement
Educational History

Criminal Justice (BS) | Homeland Security Concentration

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