Police Forces

To pursue a career in criminal justice, it is important that you gain experience through internships, volunteering. However, it will be much easier for you to find your first criminal justice job if you have a degree. 

If you are already an experienced criminal justice worker, you could consider using a recruitment agency to find your next role. Take a look at the criminal justice jobs we currently have available.

If you are considering looking for a criminal justice job, there are specific skills you may need to possess. You will need to have critical thinking skills, communication skills, attention to detail, ethical judgement, conflict resolution skills, active listening, emotional resilience and the ability to work both independently and as a team.

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Yes, these roles are more based around providing offenders with guidance and support to assist them in preparing for release and successful positive re-integration into the community. Moreover, the role of a prison officer offers those wanting to explore the opportunity of working with offenders to gain employment without previous qualifications as the role is more based upon individual qualities, however, you’ll complete an assessment and interview to ensure you’re suitable. Generally, day-to-day tasks as a prison officer include security checks, external visits to prisoners, maintaining order, and preparing prisoners for release.

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