Working on a BA in Criminal Justice. I was wondering what are some jobs I can go after, with this degree? Of course, excluding PO.

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Pick a new career field LE ain’t worth it anymore.

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Probation/Parole Officer, Corrections Officer, Juvenile/Family Courts Officer-Community Corrections Specialist. There's so much you and do with your degree

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I would say maybe patrol isn’t worth it anymore? But there are still great careers in LE available. I find my career very enjoyable and fulfilling. Couldn’t see myself doing anything else.

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US Treasury Department

FBI, Correctional Officer, Federal Air Marshal just to name a few.

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You can go for Customs and Border Protection Officer. Search it up online. There are also other federal agencies that will hire someone with a BA in CRJ

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There are many jobs you can apply for and law enforcement is not the end all be all. You can use law enforcement to pivot yourself into other industries. I have an associates in Criminal Justice and plan on continuing my education but I’ve realized that I don’t want to pursue a career in law enforcement.

A friend of mine got hired by a government agency in DC and used his clearance and the money he made to transition into IT which I want to give a try one day. You also can try looking into oth

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You can do almost anything in CJ with a BA

I’m also studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security/Counterterrorism…… Can’t wait to be done.

Loss prevention in retail are paying pretty good, $22-$25 to start

Stay away from parole or probation that's an over saturated and over worked job field.

Maybe working at the records division at your local police department as a stepping stone.

Feds with the BOP pay from 35-40 hour 120k a year my first year after over time

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