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There are many possibilities for careers in criminal justice fields. While specific educational requirements vary throughout these fields, it is essential to build a strong knowledge about the criminal justice system, prevailing theories, and national and local policy. The curriculum at Douglas College has been designed to give students a broad basis for understanding the systems, concepts, and issues in criminal justice. Focus is placed on critical thinking skills, problem solving, public speaking, interviewing skills, conflict resolution, and crisis management through the use of role plays, video scenarios, debates, and group projects.

Employment in criminal justice fields can be found in government, private sector, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Advanced technology and increasingly complex legal issues have led to increased educational requirements and have illustrated the necessity of a life long learner mentality. Criminal justice fields are evolving to include specialization in areas of technology and computer security as well as exploring new approaches such as restorative justice.



Currently, some of the potential careers in criminal fields include (but are not limited to):

Bail Supervisor

Bailiff

Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Case Management Officer (Corrections)

Court Administration

Correctional Officer

Customs Officer

Deputy Sheriff

Family Court Counselor

Immigration Officer

Insurance Adjuster

Insurance and Fraud Investigator

Lawyer

Lobbyist/Civil Liberties Advocate

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Parole Officer

Police Officer

Private Investigator

Probation Officer

Victim Service Worker

Youth Justice Worker

Other related career options that you may want to explore are:

Child and Youth Care Counselor

Computer Security Consultant

Court Officer

Criminalist

Criminal Psychologist

Domestic Violence Counselor

Evidence Technician

Loss Prevention Officer

Records Clerk

Revenue Canada Investigator

Security Officer

Statistical Research Analyst
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