Career Opportunities in Law Enforcement, Security and Protective Services by
A clear, comprehensive guide to a wide range of careers in law enforcement, security and protective services offers seventy-seven thoroughly updated job profiles and seven new profiles and provides information on salary ranges, employment trends, unions and associations, advancement prospects, job requirements, and more.
Careers in Law Enforcement by
Johnston provides a valuable resource for anyone considering a career in the criminal justice field. He defines the variety of career paths, so that readers can develop sensible goals at the beginning of their degree program.
Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by
This book explores the criminal justice career landscape by providing a glimpse into the different criminal justice careers and provides advice as to how to prepare to enter those career fields. This book includes personal profiles that exemplify real work in the criminal justice profession; these have been written by current employees, some retired and some by exemplary leaders in the field.
Federal Law Enforcement Careers by
Federal law enforcement officers and support personnel make important decisions every day in carrying out the nation’s crime control and national security strategies. Growing concern over crime and increased vigilance in protecting America’s borders, coupled with the need to replace federal retirees,will create thousands of federal law enforcement job opportunities in years to come. A more security-conscious society and concern over terrorism also will heighten the need for well-trained personnel to protect federal programs, facilities, assets, and employees. In other words, there has never been a better time to answer the call to public service.
Police Recruitment and Retention for the New Millennium by
Many police departments report difficulties in creating a workforce that represents community demographics, is committed to providing its employees the opportunity for long-term police careers, and effectively implements community policing. This book summarizes lessons on recruiting and retaining effective workforces.
Real-Resumes for Police, Law Enforcement, and Security Jobs by
Editor Anne McKinneyReviews and ExcerptsEntering a new field or advancing to better jobs is easier if you know how to communicate effectively in the lingo of the field. This book shows experience such as police officer, dispatcher, fireman, police chief, corrections officer, detective, deputy sheriff, police captain, security guard, personal protection specialist, and many other jobs. Whether you're staying in the field or exiting to other industries, this book can help.''Distinguished by its highly readable samples.''- Library Journal1-885288-25-5.