Assignment 1
Job Title | Description | Skills Required (list at least five skills, three of which are specific skills in the field of criminal justice). | Why are the skills listed needed to succeed in the position? | Criminal investigator | Investigators alleged or suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution. | Bachelor’s degree in a related field, one year of related experience. | Skills needed are required to let your employer know that you have the experience and do not need any extra training | Criminalist I (DNA) | Conduct crime scene investigations, summarizing analysis findings | Writing skills, communication skills, investigation skills.Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice | Communication is the key |
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Summary:
In 300-500 words, write a summary of your job exploration and respond to the following: * Discuss why you are interested in the selected jobs. * Explain how the job skills required for each job you selected are related to your professional goals. * Describe the strategy you would use to achieve the skills needed for the jobs you selected.
My educational goal is to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a major in Forensic Psychology. After doing some searching and a lot of reading, it came down to Criminalist I (DNA) and Criminal Investigator.
A criminalist works at a crime laboratory with physical evidence collected from the crime scenes. They interpret and analyze evidence to assess which pieces are relevant to the case and develop written reports of the findings. They focus on the examination of evidence from crime scenes, by utilizing a number of instruments, including microscopes, cameras, and spectroscopes. Criminalist analyze and report on many types of physical evidence while using advance technologies to determine the relevance of the crime scene.
List online sites used for this assignment below
Career.gov
Summary:
In 300-500 words, write a summary of your job exploration and respond to the following: * Discuss why you are interested in the selected jobs. * Explain how the job skills required for each job you selected are related to your professional goals. * Describe the strategy you would use to achieve the skills needed for the jobs you selected.
My educational goal is to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a major in Forensic Psychology. After doing some searching and a lot of reading, it came down to Criminalist I (DNA) and Criminal Investigator.
A criminalist works at a crime laboratory with physical evidence collected from the crime scenes. They interpret and analyze evidence to assess which pieces are relevant to the case and develop written reports of the findings. They focus on the examination of evidence from crime scenes, by utilizing a number of instruments, including microscopes, cameras, and spectroscopes. Criminalist analyze and report on many types of physical evidence while using advance technologies to determine the relevance of the crime scene.