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Module 2: Careers
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Module 2: Careers
Federal Court Judge
A judge is one of the numerous career options in the court system. The role of the federal judge is to oversee hearings or trials and pass judgments that are based on sound decision-making after consideration of all arguments within a case. They have the mandate to determine the appropriate punishment and extent to which they can be levied (NYCORG, 2018). Other judges are responsible for only hearing cases. In order to become one, the major requirements include earning a Bachelor's degree. Different fields such as law programs, political science, criminal justice, and philosophy may apply. The courses cover such as sociology, public speaking, and communications. Apart from the Bachelor’s degree, judges are required to have attended law school and earned a Juris doctorate. Individuals should pass the bar exam and gain some experience before being able to become a judge (NYCORG, 2018).
The first action step will be to get a Bachelor’s degree which will enable qualification for law school admission. This will require passing all five sections of the law school admission test (LSAT). Attending law school in order to earn a Juris Doctorate from American Bar Association will be the next step. After that passing, the bar exam will allow law practice. The passing of the exam will lead to a clerkship followed by practicing law. Practicing law for at least two years will result in qualification for a judgeship (NYCORG, 2018).
Chief of Police
The chief of police is the topmost rank in law enforcement. The central role is to administer the Police Department according to the applicable laws and regulations. One ensures the achievement of organizational objectives and reports to the Capitol Police Board (Govtjobs, 2021). Requirements include Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, or related fields. A Master’s degree is prominent among the chiefs but is not a must. One should have a police or law enforcement training certificate from the council. Individuals should be residents of the town or city they are applying for. Five years of experience in law enforcement is necessary. In addition, applicants should have three years of experience in police administration. A chief of police should have passed the necessary physical requirements of the area. Passing the standard psychiatric test is also requisite. Part of the job is to be reliable when emergency situations come up (Govtjobs, 2021).
The first action step essentially will be to pass the background check, which covers criminal and possibly credit history. Gaining the education requirements will be the key step in the process of becoming a police officer before proceeding on towards becoming a chief. It will be important to pass the licensing exam by earning a passing score on the police licensing board exam of the state, generally known as the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam (Govtjobs, 2021). Undergoing a psychological exam will be the next step. This will entail evaluation for mental fitness and psychological stability. This step will be followed by continuing education over the course of licensing period. Annual training in the use of force and once in five years training on pursuit driving or emergency vehicle operations will help the cause. After becoming a police officer, a wide range of police experience in aspects such as command assignments, community policing, planning, budgeting, and staffing will enable qualification for the chief of staff position (Govtjobs, 2021).
Security Consultancy Manager
Security consultancy covers the fields of crisis management, computer security, and security management. The roles include designing and developing security systems and specifications for physical and technological measures. It also entails carrying out security training and giving expert advice. The requirements include Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Information Technology. One should acquire certification either as a Certified Security Consultant (CSC) or Certified Protection Professional (Coole et al., 2015). Individuals benefit from being part of other certifications programs.
References
Coole, M., Brooks, D. J., & Treagust, D. (2015). The physical security professional: formulating a novel body of knowledge. Journal of Applied Security Research, 10(3), 385-410. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361610.2015.1038768
NYCORG. (2018). How to Become a Judge. Retrieved from https://www.nycbar.org/pdf/report/become_a_judge.pdf
