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Careers in Administration of Justice
The field of administration of justice prepares individuals for careers in law enforcement, corrections, private security and community service areas. Persons employed in the field provide both public and private security services in a variety of environments: private businesses, residential complexes, government agencies, as well as community police departments and correctional facilities. The employment outlook for careers in this field is excellent. The California Employment Development Department projects by 2012 a large increase in opportunities of: 34.3% for police and sheriffs patrol officers; 22.3% for correctional officers and jailers; and 27.7% for security guards (Source: Labor Market Info www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov).
Necessary Education and Skills for Career Success
Employers report a growing need for a workforce of experienced private
security and police and correctional officers. Individuals interested
in private security careers should be physically and emotionally fit,
be able to use professional judgment, have good written and verbal communications
skills, and enjoy working with the public. Those desiring careers in police
or correctional fields should have completed extensive academic and specialized
practical training in criminal law, sociology/community studies, search/seizure,
powers of arrest, firearms, self-defense and public safety. Police and
correctional employment requires individuals to be physically and emotionally
fit and to possess excellent analytical skills. They must be able to pass
rigorous state examinations and thorough background checks.
General Info About the Program
De Anza College offers several short-and long-term certificate and degree programs to prepare individuals for employment in the administration of justice field. These programs provide training in the following areas: private security, corrections/probations, and law enforcement.
Administration of Justice Certificate and Degree Programs
The following links open in .pdf. 
Certificate of Achievement:
Certificate of Proficiency:
Associate Degrees (A.A.):
For more information contact the Administration
of Justice Department
Social Sciences and Humanities Division
De Anza L13
(408) 864-8770
www.deanza.edu/socialsciences/dept/admj.html
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