There are numerous resources on the Internet for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice. A few links to these resources are provided below. Please be aware that these links will open new pages outside of the JSU domain. Neither the Department of Criminal Justice nor JSU controls or specifically endorses any information found on these sites.

In addition, from time to time the Department of Criminal Justice receives announcements of job openings related to the criminal justice field. These are listed under the Internet related sites. Due to time and space constraints, only basic information about these jobs will be presented. Please contact the hiring agency for further information. Once again, neither the Criminal Justice Department nor JSU specifically endorses any of the agencies listed.

This webpage is provided for informational purposes only.

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Chronicle of Higher Education
(job search engine)

HigherEdJobs

911HotJobs

Law Enforcement Jobs

Officer.Com
(a general information site with employment links)

JobSearch.USAJobs.Gov

Other Announcements

Links to Job Announcements- City of Tulsa
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/jobs/current-openings/professional/forensic-technical-manager.aspx

http://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/jobs/current-openings/professional/forensic-technical-manager-(1).aspx

http://www.cityoftulsa.org/our-city/jobs/current-openings/professional/dna-technical-manager-.aspx

Corrections Officers

Calhoun County, Alabama

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has openings for part-time correctional officers. This is a great opportunity for students seeking experience in their chosen field while working part time. Applications are available at the County Jail as well as online. Other full-time and part-time employment information can also be viewed on the website.

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Updated: (02-13-13)

The Alabama Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a full-time Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Sumter County. The desired major(s) for this position include Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or Sociology.

Interested applicants can visit the link below for applications, and the position will be posted till Feb. 22, 2013. This announcement can also be seen in the main Criminal Justice office, Brewer 126.

www.alacourt.gov

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Updated: (01-10-13)

The Shelby County (AL) Law Enforcement Personnel Board will hold a written Corr. Ofcr. exam 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 to fill current and/or future vacancies for the Shelby County Correctional Facility.  Requirements:  Must be a U. S. citizen with a high school diploma or G.E.D.; minimum age is 18 to test, 19 to be hired; prior to hiring, must pass fitness test, background check, interviews, polygraph, personality inventory, physical exam, and drug screen.  To register, you may pick up application, exam information notice, fitness test requirements, and check list at the SCLEPB office, Room 102 in the Frank C. “Butch” Ellis, Jr. Community Services Building behind the courthouse in Columbiana, AL or print from the Sheriff’s Office’s website: www.shelbyso.com under Career Opportunities.  Please bring to SCLEPB office or mail to SCLEPB, P.O. Box 1006, Columbiana, AL 35051, the following: completed application, your updated résumé, copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript showing graduation date OR G.E.D., any pertinent credentials/ awards/certificates/letters of recommendation, and notarized Applicant Statement and Authorization to Release Information form (page 18 of the application, signed in front of a notary – required for background check).  Paperwork must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2013.  Only pre-registered applicants showing valid driver licenses admitted.  This exam is held quarterly; each applicant may take it only once a year.  Educational/fitness incentives granted to qualified employees.  EOE.

Please call SCLEPB (205) 670-6121 with questions, or fax (205) 669-3860.  Regular office hours are 8:00-4:30 Mon. – Fri., except for secretary’s holidays/vacation/sick leave.

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Updated: (01-10-13)

The Shelby County (AL) Law Enforcement Personnel Board will hold a written Deputy exam 9 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 to fill current and/or future vacancies for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.  Requirements: Must be a U. S. citizen with a high school diploma or G.E.D.; minimum age is 20 to test, 21 to be hired; prior to hiring, must also pass fitness test, background check, interviews, polygraph, personality inventory, physical exam, and drug screen.  To register, you may pick up application, exam information notice, fitness test requirements, and check list at the SCLEPB office, Room 102 in the Frank C. “Butch” Ellis, Jr. Community Services Building behind the courthouse in Columbiana, AL or print from the Sheriff’s Office’s website: www.shelbyso.com under Career Opportunities.  Please bring to SCLEPB office or mail to SCLEPB, P. O. Box 1006, Columbiana, AL 35051, the following: completed application, your updated résumé, copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript showing graduation date OR G.E.D., any pertinent credentials/awards/certificates/letters of recommendation, and notarized Applicant Statement and Authorization to Release Information form (page 18 of the application, signed in front of a notary – required for background check).  Paperwork must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2013.  Only pre-registered applicants showing valid driver licenses admitted.  This exam is held quarterly; each applicant may take it only once a year.  Educational/fitness incentives granted to qualified employees. EOE.

Updated: 7-3-12

Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is currently recruiting for entry-level law enforcement officers. All applicants must apply online at their website.

The position notifications provide helpful information on minimum qualifications with a job preview. They offer excellent starting salaries and benefits for 18 hiring jurisdictions. Studetns with a Bachelor's degree earn an extra 10% over the listed starting salaries - Associate's degree, 5%. Students may contact Recruitment Representative Raymond Goolsby, Jr. at (205) 279-3512.

Updated: 7-3-12

Coosa Valley Youth Services

Coosa Valley Youth Services (CVYS) operates programs in Anniston, Alabama that serve juveniles referred by courts in Northeast Alabama. CVYS is a public, non-profit corporation licensed by the State Department of Youth Services. The company offers a workplace where individuals interested in working with young people to impact their lives and our surrounding communities can truly make a difference. This is an ideal setting for Criminal Justice (and other related fields) students and graduates. Programs are:

Detention Center - 48-bed secure facility, co-ed
Robert Lewis Academy - 30-bed residential camp program, co-ed
Attention Home - 12-bed residential group home for female CHINS (non-delinquent)

Agency has openings from time to time, and accepts applications year round. Most common position openings are:

Juvenile Detention Officer (detention)
Juvenile Training Officer (adacemy)
Child Care Worker (attention)

Salary starting range for full-time JDO, JTO, and CCW positions is $21,182 - $24,794 annually depending on education and experience.  All full-time positions include health and life insurance for employees, state retirement, annual and sick leave, and holidays.

Current part-time rate for positions noted above is $9.74 per hour.

For further information, please visit their website. Applications may be made through email, in person at 4625 McClellan Boulevard, or by mail to P. O. Box 4519, Anniston, AL 36204.

Updated: 7-5-12

Police Officer

City of Marietta, Georgia

The City of Marietta, Georgia is presently accepting applications for police officer. Job Number: 11-53. Preference given to certified police officers. For further information, visit their website.

Posted 7-3-12

Police Patrol Officer

LaGrange, GA Police Department


The LaGrange Police Department is presently seeking qualified applicants for a career opportunity with their agency. For more information, please contact Sgt. Perez at (706) 883-2636, or visit their website.

Posted 7-3-12

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San Antonio Area

Please check the link below for more information on the Law Enforcement and Dispatch Supervisor positions that are currently available:

https://www.uthscsajobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1335206605595

Posted:  4-26-12

Deputy Sheriff

Shelby County, Alabama

The Shelby County (AL) Law Enforcement Personnel Board will hold a written Deputy exam 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 to fill current and/or future vacancies for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.  Paperwork must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012.  Only pre-registered applicants showing valid driver licenses will be admitted to take the exam.  For further information, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

Posted:  7-2-12

Corrections Officer

Shelby County, Alabama

The Shelby County (AL) Law Enforcement Personnel Board will hold a written Corrections Officer exam 1 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 to fill current and/or future vacancies for the Shelby County Correctional Facility.  Paperwork must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012.  Only pre-registered applicants showing valid driver licenses admitted.  For further information, please visit the Sheriff's Office website.

Posted 7-2-12