Table Of Contents:

Figures/Tables xvii
Foreword xviii
Acknowledgments xix
Introduction xxi
About the Authors xxiv

SECTION ONE: THE CHALLENGE 1(126)

Employment Trends: the World of Work 2(14)

Introduction 2(1)

The Importance of Work 2(2)

What's Important on the Job 4(1)

A Brief History 4(1)

Our Changing Work World 5(3)

Demographic Trends 6(1)

Vital Communication and Technical Skills 7(1)

A Look at Jobs of the Future---Where Will You Fit In? 8(3)

Growth in the Service Industries 8(2)

A Need for More Education 10(1)

Keeping Up-to-Date 11(1)

Conclusion 12(1)

Introducing the Insiders' Views 12(1)

An Insider's View: ``What You'll Need to Succeed in the 21st Century'' (Erickson) 13(1)

Insider's View Online 14(1)

Mind Stretches 14(1)

References 15(1)

First Responders: Careers in Law Enforcement, Public Safety and Related Fields 16(35)

Introduction 16(1)

Is Law Enforcement for You? 16(2)

Employment Requirements 18(1)

Employment Outlook 19(1)

Law Enforcement---Up Close 19(1)

Where Opportunities Exist 20(10)

Local Agencies 20(1)

County Agencies 21(1)

Tribal Agencies 22(1)

State Agencies 22(2)

Federal Agencies 24(6)

Jurisdictions Compared 30(1)

Salaries 31(3)

Local, County and State Salaries 32(1)

Federal Salaries 32(1)

Fringe Benefits 33(1)

Promotions and Transfers 33(1)

Advanced Jobs and Specialization 34(5)

The Juvenile Officer 35(1)

Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) 36(1)

Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) 37(1)

Armed Sky Marshals 37(1)

Mint Police 38(1)

Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Officer 38(1)

Other Venues Requiring Law Enforcement 39(1)

International Jobs 39(1)

Nonsworn Career Options Related to Law Enforcement 40(1)

Community Crime Prevention Specialists 40(1)

Juvenile Specialists 41

Animal Control Officers 40(1)

Dispatchers 41(1)

Fire Service 41(3)

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics 44(1)

Conclusion 44(1)

An Insider's View: ``It's Not Like on TV'' (Conroy) 45(1)

Insider's View Online 46(1)

Mind Stretches 47(1)

References 47(1)

Helpful Websites 48(2)

Other Resources 50(1)

Careers in the Courts, Corrections and Related Fields 51(19)

Introduction 51(1)

Opportunities in Our Judicial System---the Courts 52(7)

Lawyers 52(2)

Judges, Magistrates and Other Judicial Workers 54(1)

Legal Assistants and Paralegals 54(1)

Court Reporters 55(1)

Bailiffs 56(1)

Clerks 57(1)

Other ``Helping'' Professions Necessary to the Justice System 57(2)

Opportunities in Our Judicial System---Corrections 59(6)

Corrections Officers 60(2)

Probation and Parole Officers 62(1)

Community Corrections---Alternatives to Incarceration 63(1)

Juvenile Corrections 64(1)

Other Careers in Corrections 65(1)

Conclusion 65(1)

An Insider's View: ``Lawyers Wear Many Hats: Is One Right for You?'' (Halberg) 66(1)

Insider's View Online 67(1)

Mind Stretches 67(1)

References 68(1)

Helpful Websites 69(1)

Other Resources 69(1)

Careers in Private Security 70(19)

Introduction 70(1)

Public versus Private Officers 71(1)

Public/Private Cooperation 72(1)

Privatization of Public Justice 73(1)

Private Corrections 74(1)

Private Sector Involvement in Juvenile Justice 74(1)

Private Security---Up Close 74(10)

Types of Jobs Available 76(3)

Employment Requirements 79(2)

Job Outlook 81(1)

Salaries 82(2)

Fringe Benefits 84(1)

Promotions 84(1)

Conclusion 84(1)

An Insider's View: ``Career Opportunities in Private Security'' (Iannone) 85(1)

Insider's View Online 86(1)

Mind Stretches 86(1)

References 87(1)

Helpful Websites 88(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information 88(1)

On Choosing a Career: Knowing the Job and Yourself 89(20)

Introduction 89(1)

Selecting and Developing a Career 90(3)

Charting Your Future Course 92(1)

Career Coaches and Counselors 93(1)

Brainstorming Possibilities 93(1)

``Just the Facts'' 94(4)

Age 94(1)

Physical Requirements 94(1)

Education 95(1)

Background 96(1)

Experience 97(1)

Develop a Positive Attitude 97(1)

What Do You Want from a Career? 98(3)

Moving Toward Your Career Goal 101(1)

Acquire What You Need 102(1)

Internships 102(1)

Alternatives 102(1)

To Risk or Not to Risk---That Is the Question 103(1)

Get Going! 104(1)

It's Just a Job . . . 104(1)

Conclusion 105(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Private Security Alternative'' (Green) 105(2)

Insider's View Online 107(1)

Mind Stretches 107(1)

References 108(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information 108(1)

Internships: Testing the Waters 109(18)

Introduction 109(1)

Nothing New Here! 110(1)

On Interns and Internships 110(2)

Locating Internship Opportunities 112(2)

School-Related Internships 112(1)

Locating Internships Online 113(1)

Start Early! Stay Organized! 114(1)

Service Learning 114(1)

What Is Expected of You? 114(2)

Making the Most of the Experience 116(2)

When Good Internships Go Bad 118(2)

What If You Are Told to ``Get Out''? 120(1)

Being Evaluated 120(1)

Internships Throughout Your Career 121(1)

A Recap---The Do's and Don'ts of Internships 121(3)

Conclusion 124(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Benefits of Learning while Serving'' (Hendricks) 124(1)

Mind Stretches 125(1)

References 126(1)

SECTION TWO: MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PREPARING 127(90)

Physical Fitness and Testing 128(18)

Introduction 128(1)

What Is Fitness? 128(1)

Why Is Fitness Important? 129(1)

Physical Fitness Testing 130(2)

The Medical Examination 132(1)

Self-Assessment 133(3)

Cardiovascular Tests 133(1)

Balance Test 134(1)

Flexibility Tests 134(1)

Agility Test 135(1)

Strength Tests 135(1)

Power Tests 135(1)

A Basic Physical Fitness Program 136(2)

Tips 136(1)

Sticking to Your Fitness Program 136(1)

The Challenge of Maintaining Fitness 137(1)

Fitness and Stress 138(1)

The Upside of Stress 139(1)

Fitness and Nutrition 139(1)

Obesity 140(1)

Fitness and Lifestyle 140(1)

Smoking, Alcohol and Other Drugs 141(1)

Benefits of Being Physically Fit 141(1)

Conclusion 142(1)

An Insider's View: ``Fitness: The Most Important Weapon You Will Ever Carry'' (Nierenhausen) 142(2)

Insiders' Views Online 144(1)

Mind Stretches 144(1)

References 144(2)

Other Forms of Testing 146(19)

Introduction 146(1)

Test Anxiety 146(1)

Testing Knowledge 147(4)

General Knowledge 148(1)

Specific Knowledge 149(2)

Memory and Observation Tests 151(1)

Strategies for Taking Tests 151(3)

Assessment Centers 154(1)

Psychological Testing 154(5)

Purposes of Psychological Testing 155(1)

Testing Methods 156(1)

Specific Psychological Tests 156(2)

Integrity Tests 158(1)

Polygraph Testing 159(1)

Background Checks 160(1)

On Being Dishonest 161(1)

Conclusion 162(1)

An Insider's View: ``Preparing to Do Your Best'' (Conroy) 162(1)

Insider's View Online 163(1)

Mind Stretches 163(1)

References 163(1)

Recommended Test Preparation Books 164(1)

Attributes of Successful Candidates 165(18)

Introduction 165(1)

How Do You Appear on Paper? 166(1)

Personal Attributes 166(9)

Past General Employment 168(1)

Volunteer Community Service 169(1)

Work-Related Experience 169(1)

Military Service 170(1)

Education 170(3)

Communication Skills 173(1)

Computer, Keyboarding and Word Processing Skills 174(1)

Interning 174(1)

Painting a Picture 175(1)

Making the Best of Bad Situations 175(2)

Criminal Justice, Private Security and Ethics 177(2)

Values 178(1)

Conclusion 179(1)

An Insider's View: ``Getting Your Foot in the Door'' (Stein) 179(2)

Insider's View Online 181(1)

Mind Stretches 181(1)

References 181(2)

The Resume: Selling Yourself on Paper 183(22)

Introduction 183(1)

What Is a Resume? 183(1)

The Purposes of the Resume 184(1)

Steps in Creating a Resume 185(1)

Compile Information 185(5)

Personal Identifying Information 186(1)

Education 187(1)

Work Experience 187(1)

Position Desired or Employment Objective 188(1)

Other Information 188(1)

References 188(1)

Photograph 188(1)

What Not to Include 189(1)

Select the Type of Resume 190(2)

Historical/Chronological Resume 190(1)

Functional Resume 191(1)

Analytical Resume 191(1)

What about Creativity? 192(1)

Format the Resume 192(1)

Write the Resume 192(4)

Preparing an E-Resume 194(1)

Preparing a Scannable Resume 195(1)

Tailoring Your Resume 195(1)

Edit and Polish Your First Draft 196(1)

Evaluate and Revise 196(1)

Print Your Resume 196(1)

Making It a ``10'' 197(1)

The Cover Letter 197(2)

Sending Your Resume 199(1)

Electronic Submission and Faxing of Resumes 200(1)

Hand Delivering Your Resume 200(1)

Following Up 200(1)

For More Help 201(1)

Conclusion 201(1)

An Insider's View: ``The Resume: A Balance of Modesty and Self-Confidence'' (Kerlikowske) 201(1)

Insider's View Online 202(1)

Mind Stretches 203(1)

References 203(1)

Helpful Websites 204(1)

Preparing for Not Getting the Job 205(12)

Introduction 205(1)

Handling Rejection 205(3)

Remaining Positive 208(1)

Learning from the Process 209(1)

Normal Reaction to Loss 209(3)

Conclusion 212(1)

An Insider's View: ``Each Failure Is One Step Closer to Success'' (Thompson) 213(2)

Insider's View Online 215(1)

Mind Stretches 215(1)

References 215(2)

SECTION THREE: JOB-SEEKING STRATEGIES 217(60)

The Application Process: Finding and Applying for Jobs 218(21)

Introduction 218(1)

Developing Your Job-Search Strategy 219(1)

Where to Look for Job Openings 220(5)

Newspapers 220(1)

Specialty Periodicals and Other Publications 221(1)

The Internet 222(1)

Government Employment and Educational Placement Offices 223(1)

Networking 224(1)

Personal Inquiries 224(1)

Telephone Inquiries 224(1)

On Being Your Best 225(1)

Contacts by Mail 226(2)

Networking Basics 228(1)

On Burning Bridges 229(1)

You've Found an Opening and They've Asked You to Apply 229(2)

The Application 230(1)

Remember the Magic Words---Thank-You 231(1)

Warning 232(1)

Testing Your Careering Competencies 232(2)

Conclusion 234(1)

An Insider's View: ``Law Enforcement Jobs: Learning How to Get Them Takes the Same Skills Required to Do Them'' (Lombardi) 234(4)

Insider's View Online 238(1)

Mind Stretches 238(1)

References 238(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information 238(1)

Your Job-Seeking Uniform: Presenting Yourself as THE One to Hire 239(16)

Introduction 239(1)

The Employer's Investment 240(1)

Elements of Your Job-Seeking Uniform 240(1)

The Primacy Effect and the Five-Minute Barrier 241(1)

Difficult Inquiries 242(1)

Getting to Know Each Other 242(1)

Before the Interview 242(2)

Initial Contact 244(1)

Clothing and Grooming 244(2)

Physical Condition 246(1)

Grammar and Speech 247(1)

Body Language, Composure and Personality 248(1)

Manners 248(1)

Enthusiasm 249(1)

Knowledge 249(1)

Follow-Up 250(1)

Planning Your Interview Strategy 251(1)

Conclusion 252(1)

An Insider's View: ``Presenting Yourself as THE One to Hire'' (Maples) 252(1)

Insider's View Online 253(1)

Mind Stretches 253(1)

References 253(2)

The Interview: A Closer Look 255(22)

Introduction 255(1)

Purposes of the Job Interview 256(4)

The Purposes---Up Close 256(4)

Types of Interviews 260(2)

Informational Interviews 260(1)

Mass Interviews 260(1)

Stress Interviews 261(1)

``Unnecessary'' Interviews 262(1)

Courtesy Interviews 262(1)

Teleconferencing and Video Interviews---A New Twist 262(2)

Typical Questions 264(5)

Practice, Practice, Practice 269(1)

Negotiating 269(1)

Closing the Interview 270(1)

Follow-Up 270(1)

Making a Decision 271(1)

A Quick Review 272(1)

Conclusion 273(1)

An Insider's View: ``Your Turn to Star'' (Chaffee) 273(2)

Insider's View Online 275(1)

Mind Stretches 275(1)

References 275(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information 276(1)

SECTION FOUR: YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION 277(42)

At Last! You've Got the Job! Congratulations!!! 278(10)

Introduction 278(1)

Keep Trying 279(1)

Be Appropriate 279(1)

Know Nothing 280(1)

Wait Until You Are Asked 280(1)

Understand Politics 281(1)

Accept Criticism Maturely 282(1)

Be Yourself 283(1)

Maintain Yourself 283(2)

Conclusion 285(1)

Your Game Plan for Excelling on the Job 285(1)

An Insider's View: ``Surviving Probation'' (Miller) 285(1)

Insider's View Online 286(1)

Mind Stretches 286(1)

References 287(1)

The Career Ladder: Insights Into Promotions and Job Change 288(17)

Introduction 288(1)

Promotions: What They Are and Where They Are 289(1)

Motivations for Seeking Change 289(1)

Similar Skills 290(1)

Increasing Your Chances for Promotion---Preparation Is Key 291(3)

A Final Note on Broadening Your Experience and Education 294(1)

Networking and Other Valuable Promotion-Seeking Tools 295(1)

Advancement in the Other Protective Services 296(3)

Improving Promotional Interview Performance 299(2)

Conclusion 301(1)

An Insider's View: ``Making the Most of Your Law Enforcement Career'' (Beckman) 301(2)

Insiders' Views Online 303(1)

Mind Stretches 303(1)

References 303(2)

Job Loss and Change: The Road Less Traveled 305(14)

Introduction 305(1)

The Identity Crisis 306(1)

Why Is Having a Strategy So Important? 307(1)

The Myths and Hard Truths About Work 307(2)

The Myths 307(2)

The Hard Truths 309(1)

Developing a Strategy 309(1)

The Sequential Reaction to Job Loss and Change 310(2)

Managing the Responses 311(1)

Dealing with Depression 312(1)

Gotta Get Working 313(1)

To Sue or Not to Sue 314(1)

Conclusion 315(1)

An Insider's View: ``Job Loss and Grief'' (Obershaw) 315(1)

Insiders' Views Online 316(1)

Mind Stretches 317(1)

References 317(1)

Additional Contacts and Sources of Information 317(2)

Epilogue 319(15)

Appendixes

A IACP Police Code of Conduct 320(2)

B ASIS Security Code of Ethics 322(2)

C Resume Worksheets 324(5)

D Sample Resumes 329(3)

E Sample Cover Letter and Follow-Up Letter 332(2)
Author Index 334(2)
Subject Index 336