Careers
Criminal Justice Graduates can become:
- Police officers
- Detectives
- Probation officers
- Correctional officers
- Security managers
- Intelligence analysts
- Forensic science technicians
In these roles, they are responsible for:
- Investigating crimes
- Ensuring compliance with court orders
- Maintaining order and security
- Developing security policies
- Assessing threats
- Analyzing physical evidence
Explore more potential career paths:
Visit the Career Learning Lab for help turning your Criminal Justice Major into a fulfilling career.
Job-seekers with bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees almost always command higher salaries.
Other factors such as work experience, industry demand, location, and skills also play a crucial role.
John Jay's faculty, staff and Career Learning Lab can help you figure out how to combine your degree, skills and unique experience into a fulfilling future.
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