Careers & Resources
Criminal Justice & Forensic Science

Factors for Employment

Factors for employment are agency-dependent issues students have some control over and should be aware of in order to be employable in the CJ/FS realm, whether as an intern or employee.

Vision requirements
Physical fitness requirements
Tattoo visibility
Social media posts
Background checks
- drug usage
- criminal history
- driving records
- credit history
- personal associations
- and/or past work performance
- In addition, they may include drug tests, polygraph examinations, and physical and medical examinations.

Prior misdemeanor and/or felony conviction may impede a student's ability to participate in an internship experience as well as gain employment.

Your career path in criminal justice can lead to a variety of positions, such as:

police officer/campus police
security guard
correction officer
conservation officer
deputy sheriff
state police officer/trooper
borer patrol agent
federal special agent
deputy US marshal
probation officer
postal inspector

Your career path in forensic science/crime scene investigation can lead to a variety of positions, such as:

crime scene/evidence technician
fingerprint examiner
autopsy technician
firearms examiner
lab assistant
document examiner
crime scene photographer
arson investigator
trace evidence examiner
accident investigator
serologist/DNA analyst

Campus and Community Events

Citizen Police Academy announced by Town of Evans Police!

Runs Thursdays 1/31-3/21/2019 - APPLY by 1/26/2019
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have never been arrested, be of good moral character, and pass a background check

This is a great opportunity to get some experience and network!

Check out more events at the links below:

Hilbert College CJ/FS Association
Hilbert College Student Activities Calendar

CJ/FS Division Resources

For Current Students

Writing And Oral Presentation Guide
CJ/FS Career Development Brochure
Criminal Justice Brochure

Forensic Science Brochure
Academic Services Center
McGrath Library

Current Job/Exam Postings

See our Social Media Sites for the most Up-to-Date postings!

FINAL TESTING DATE FOR SUMMER 2019 OPPORTUNITIES! January 19-20, 2019
Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City, MD - offer seasonal and full-time employment and paid internships! Over the years our students and graduates have gained valuable experience with the agency, and they continue to recruit from Hilbert - check it out!!

Jobs

Buffalo NY, Securitas, Armed Security Officer Apply NOW

Henrico Counry, VA Police Officer Apply NOW

Henrico County, VA Communications Officer (911 Call Center) Apply NOW

Exams:

NY State Department of Civil Service A Guide to the Written Test for Entry-level Police Officer Series

NYS Police: Expecting April Announcement of October 2017 Exams: Exams to take place at SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Buffalo State - application deadline and other info to come!!

Monroe County Civil Service Exam Listing: DUE DATES VARY: 4/11/17 and 4/17/17
Exams include:
- Autopsy Tech Trainee
-Caseworker
-Child Development Assistant
-Community Laison Specialist
-Probation Officer

Working Hawks is so much more than a job posting site! It has TONS of career preparation tools specifically designed for students and alumni including a smartphone app, 400+ custom made short-form videos, and a fun and exciting way to connect with and follow employers / view and apply to jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. To visit the platform please click on the Working Hawks powered by Purple Briefcase icon in this announcement.

For more information please contact Katie Martoche, Director of Career Development & Service Learning at kmartoche@hilbert.edu or 716-926-8819.