LibGuides: Criminal Justice: Exploring Career Websites

Activity

Take 15 minutes for this activity.

Working in your small group, explore the print out with career information about a criminal justice-related occupation. On your poster, write the source (OOH, O*Net, or CA Occupational Guides) across the top, and answer the questions related to the source that appear below.

OOH -

Police & Detectives

O*NET -

Criminal Investigators & Special Agents

CA Occupational Guides -

Detectives & Criminal Investigators in CA

What are three interesting pieces of information for this job?
- education: agency training
- $63,380 median wage
- correctional officers: high school min.

What 3 skills are important to have for this job? critical thinking, active listening, complex problem-solving
What are 3 detailed work activities for this job? make reports, identifying objects, actions, events, examine records
What is the median wage? $81,920
What is the projected job growth? 7500 or 2-3 percent

Where do criminal investigators typically work? fed agencies (FBI, CIA, etc.).
What are 3 types of tasks that someone in this job would do? study auto theft, narcotics, etc, operate equipment, examine crime scenes
What is the median wage? $103, 529
What is the percentage of projected job growth? 4.8 percent

Career Guide Websites

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The OOH "provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information, for 325 occupational profiles, covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy" ("OOH FAQs"). This is also available as a print reference book (2018-2019 edition).
O*Net OnLine
Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and developed by National Center for O*NET Development, "O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!" ("About this Site")
California Occupational Guides
From the California Employment Development Department, "[t]he California Occupational Guides provides detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 300 occupations. The Guides offer students and jobseekers occupational information to assist with making informed career choices. Informed career decisions lead to a satisfying work life. The occupational guides are available in two versions summary and detailed. The Summary Guide includes job description, job outlook and wages, and qualification requirements. The Detailed Guide expands on everything in the Summary Guide plus benefits, licensing, education, training, links to possible employers, how to find a job, related occupations, and links to additional resources" ("California Occupational Guides").
California Colleges
The Career webpage from California Colleges website provides information about different careers, including where to get training for specific jobs.

Job Search Sites

FBI Jobs
Career Paths Explore How Your Skills Fit In At The FBI. Science ... As an FBI Special Agent, you will be at the forefront of our mission to get ahead of threats.
Go Law Enforcement
Building a career in law enforcement is a challenging and rewarding task at the same time. Sworn law enforcement officers have the authority to carry firearms, make arrests and have taken an oath to enforce the law. Different officers have various job titles, career opportunities and duties that we will summarize in our guide below.
PoliceOne
The PoliceOne jobs page provides up to date listings from across the country. You can discover which agencies in your state are hiring, salary information, job descriptions, requirements, which city the position is located in, and how to contact the agency to apply. Updated as soon as new jobs are posted and verified, be sure to visit the PoliceOne Career section often for the latest up-to-date list of jobs.
State of California Law Enforcement Opportunities
POST lists available law enforcement job opportunities here, upon request (non-law enforcement, administrative, private sector, federal, and out-of-state jobs are not posted on this site).
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
These are the special hiring opportunities and there is a pathway for recent graduates
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
In addition to core law enforcement occupations, there are also a wide range of professional and administration functions that support the ICE mission. Career paths in management, information technology, law, mission support, public affairs and community outreach are available within the agency.
USAJobs.gov
The Federal Government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society. Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility.