Criminal Justice Technology AAS.CRJ

1. Criminal Justice Technology AAS.CRJ Do you have what it takes?

2. Desirable Traits and Experience • Good attitude • On time for class • Good grades • Mature • Demonstrates leadership in the classroom • Good work history • Volunteer work such as First Responder, EMT, Volunteer firefighter, Scouts, Explorers, Church or school program, community service • CPR certified • Accepts responsibility • Good decision-making ability • Physically fit

3. Undesirable Traits, History, Behaviors • Late to class, makes excuses, or turns in late work • Spotty job history • Lack of job since high school • Agency disqualifiers include • Inability to pass fitness test • Inability to pass reading/writing test • Arrest history (with or without a conviction) • Excessive tickets • Visible tattoos on arms, head or neck • Unattended credit problems • Association with disreputable people • Some physical and mental conditions • Alcohol and/or drug history

4. What to expect from a career in the Criminal Justice field • Crazy work hours/lots of late nights and weekends • Being a member of a team that takes much pride in their job • Typical starting salary $28,000 and 32,000 • Good benefits, health care, and retirement (at most agencies) • Good job security • Little appreciation at times from community members • Opportunity to help someone in need and protect citizens • Opportunity to receive specialized training • Protective gear • Firearms training • 24 hour a day visibility in the community as a public servant • Lots of report writing-documenting conversations and events • Periods of inactivity followed by a blitz of activity-unpredictable!

5. Probable Types of Jobs If You Meet the Rigorous Standards • Police Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy • 911 Dispatch or telecommunications • Detention officer, Corrections officer or Jailer (working with inmates in jail, detention center or prison) • Some federal jobs such as Border Patrol or TSA • Bailiff • Detective/Narcotics Agent– must first serve time on the road and have many years of law enforcement experience • Records clerk • Loss prevention/security • State Law Enforcement Officer • SWAT team – several years experience required

6. Unlikely Types of Jobs • Most federal position such as FBI, DEA, ATF; 4 year degree required • Game Warden – requires 4 year degree in South Carolina or 2 year degree plus military experience • Paralegal – see BCAS division, AOT program • Victim’s Advocate – limited number of jobs though a possibility; helpful if you have paralegal background • Court Reporter – need certificate from Midlands Tech • Detective – must be willing to be patrol officer first • DNA-CSI-Crime Scene Investigator – must either be a detective or have chemistry/science degree • Private investigator – separate licensing process with the state; many have years of experience in law enforcement • Parole or Probation Agent – need 4 year degree

7. Advantages of CRJ Program • Close mentoring relationship with faculty and faculty advisor • Qualified faculty (current or retired cops, parole officers, investigators) • Small classroom size • Variety of class type such as online, hybrid, and lecture • Afternoon, evening and online CRJ classes • General education class offerings online, morning, afternoon, or evening • No additional supply costs • Hands-on training opportunities • Practice job interviews with faculty/job interview preparation • Opportunity for internship after meeting qualifications • Course curriculum based on current technologies and field applications

8. What Courses Do I Need?

9. What Courses Do I Need?

10. QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? • Call us with any questions or concerns. You may feel like this isn’t the right career for you, but, call and let’s talk before you decide. • Trish Hovis 981-7376 or phovis@yorktech.com • Chip Guerry 981-7723 or lguerry@yorktech.com