Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide

Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka's book is a comprehensive guide for novice and professional criminal justice job seekers, covering career development, occupational refocus, professional options, and retirement preparation. It examines how the "new normal" will bring change and opportunities, emphasizing planning, personal development, and preparation. The book includes sixteen appendices and profiles of 18 professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice left off, Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka present an updated guide for novices and professionals alike. The chapters are meticulously crafted to provide essential information that will guide job seekers from their entrance into the profession to career development, occupational refocus, professional options, and retirement preparation. Taking into account the impact of the pandemic, current social unrest, and recent tragedies, the authors examine how the "new normal" will bring about change and opportunities across criminal justice careers. With an emphasis on planning, personal development, and preparation, this book outlines career paths that can offer rewards for satisfaction throughout and after careers.

In addition to invaluable insights on a wide range of specific careers, this book also includes sixteen appendices that cover successful job hunting, internships, a guide to interview questions, a document portfolio checklist, paying for college, and profiles of eighteen professionals in the criminal justice field, ranging from parole officers to correctional architects.

This is an excellent resource for students, faculty, advisors, and classroom instruction for guidance into a successful criminal justice career that will be cherished from first employment to retirement.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538168103