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Employment Outlook - Criminal Justice Careers and Related Fields Criminal Justice Careers

Those seeking criminal justice careers in law enforcement are pursuing a very attractive to many because of the challenges of the job and the responsibility that come with such jobs. Making these jobs even more attractive is the fact many positions are eligible for pensions after just 25 to 30 years. This allows those in C.J. fields to pursue second careers if they choose.



Criminal Justice Careers ââ¬â Salaries and Benefits


Because of the excellent salaries and benefits offered by the federal government and many state police agencies these jobs are in high demand. Local and some state jobs are hit and miss on the salary and benefits offered.

Criminal Justice Careers Employment Outlook


Employment in this field is expected to grow as fast as the average. A post 911 society and concerns over drug activity will continue to increase the demand for law enfocement.

Layoffs in this field are infrequent. Since most employers allow their employees to retire at an early age with full benefits it allows younger associates to survive potential dismissals. Yet another good point about these jobs is trained, seasoned officers who are let go because of budget cuts rarely have a problem finding another job.
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