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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





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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.

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