Major: Criminal Justice. Class; CRJ100   The project paper will be no less than 1500 words, not including the title page, abstract,...

Major: Criminal Justice. Class; CRJ100

The project paper will be no less than 1500 words, not including the title page, abstract, and reference page. The first deduction of points will be for word shortage. The paper’s format will follow APA guidelines. The grading rubric is on page 12.  Use at least two outside sources as well as our two textbooks. To complete this assignment:

•Select a career in criminal justice.

•Select a specific agency within your chosen career.

•Research the agency’s requirements, salary, and hiring process.

•Interview an employee or ex-employee in your chosen career field. Find out the following information:

oThe interviewee’s job description

oThe path the interviewee took to get to where he or she is

oThe requirements/qualifications 

oThe hiring process

oAny advice for someone who might want to pursue a similar career

•Find a second agency in the same career field.  Compare the salary, requirements, and hiring process. Decide which agency would be the best fit for you and explain your reasons.