Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Careers Rev. Ed. (Paperback)

by James Stinchcomb (Author) "WHEN ONE VIEWS the history of the American police establishment, it is clear that this complex system emerged from circumstances very different from today'mobile and..." (more)
Key Phrases: criminal justice careers, motor vehicle code, sworn officers, New York, United States, Los Angeles (more...)

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More than 100 opportunities for students and job seekers!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in...covers a range of professions from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

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A World of Career Opportunities

VGM's Opportunities in . . . series of more than 100 career-specific titles is an invaluable resource for those who want to find out all they can about the professions that interest them. No other series provides such a wide range of comprehensive and current information on virtually every job available.

In Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Careers, you'll find:

• An informative history of law enforcement, from its beginnings to today's high-tech methods
• Thorough descriptions of jobs available at the city, county, state, and federal levels, as well as careers in the private sector
• Authoritative advice on the educational and/or military requirements for today's law enforcers
• Profiles of many related jobs in the field, including polygraph operator, document examiner, and corrections officer

These indispensable guides will tell you everything you need to know in order to make an intelligent and informed decision about your career--and your future.

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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (September 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071390383
• ISBN-13: 978-0071390385
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
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