
Employment Outlook - Criminal Justice Careers and Related Fields
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.
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.