If you want a life of excitement, perhaps you should consider a career in criminal justice. Most people are familiar with uniformed city and state police officers, but there are many other career opportunities including private detectives and investigators, probation officers, corrections officers, parole officers, even fish and game wardens.
Many entry-level applicants for police jobs have often completed some formal postsecondary education at accredited career schools. A significant number are college graduates. Criminal justice degrees, both bachelors and masters, are offered through many online and on-campus schools throughout the country.
What are your prospects? The U.S. government* predicts steady job growth for many law enforcement careers through the next decade. Career prospects may vary according to the exact profession. For example, opportunities in local police departments are predicted to be excellent for individuals who meet physical, personal, and psychological qualifications. Opportunities are also expected to be excellent for qualified computer forensic investigators.
Training for a career in Criminal Justice may solve your employment mystery! Contact a career school on Education-For-Careers and find out more.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.