Career Opportunities and Requirements Module Overview

CAREER CHOICE Image Why would being employed in a law and justice career field be interesting? In this unit, you will be introduced to various career pathways within law and justice. You will explore the components of obtaining employment within your field of interest, career field benefits, job duties and requirements.

Essential Questions

Why should positive character traits be present in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security employees?
How do you appropriately complete a job application and resume?
What knowledge and skills are required to seek, apply, and accept employment?
What items should be included in a portfolio for Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security careers?
How does an individual successfully participate in a job interview?
What personal career interests would you like to explore?
What short-term career goals can you set in order to develop a successful career plan?
What long-term career goals can you set in order to develop a successful career plan?
What measures can be taken in efforts of maintaining a safe work environment and to minimize risk factors?
What are the sources and symptoms of stress in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security personnel?
What steps can be utilized by Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security personnel to relieve personal stress?
Why is physical fitness and overall health so important to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security professionals?

Key Words

Aptitude- a natural ability
Character - one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual
Short-term Goals - goals that you will achieve in the near future (e.g., today, tomorrow, next week, or in a month)
Long-term Goals - goals that you will achieve over a long period of time (e.g., in a semester, in a year, in five years)
Career - an occupation or profession, typically requiring special training, followed as one's lifework
Job - a post of employment, full-time or part-time position
Career Planning - the systematic approach by which one selects career goals and the path to these goals
Portfolio - used to plan, organize and document education, work samples, and skills; used to apply for jobs, college or training programs, get a higher salary, show transferable skills, and to track personal development
Resume - a brief account of one's professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application
Public Safety - involves the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public from significant danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as crimes or disasters (natural and man-made)
Corrections - In Criminal Justice, corrections is an umbrella term describing a variety of functions typically carried out by government agencies, and involving punishment, treatment, and supervision of persons who have been convicted of crimes
Criminal Justice - the system of law enforcement, involving police, lawyers, courts, and corrections, used for all stages of criminal proceedings and punishment
Stress mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension
Internship any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession
References a person referred to for testimonial regarding one's character or capabilities
Termination to dismiss from a job
Endorsements an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something
Application a written or spoken request for employment
Accommodations an adjustment made in a system to "accommodate" or make fair the same system for an individual based on a proven need or disability
HazMat a material or substance that poses a danger to life, property, or the environment if improperly stored, shipped, or handled

Key Words Activity

After reviewing your key words for this module, complete the review activity below:

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