Standard 1
Students will be exposed to a variety of jobs and occupations in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

1. Police/law enforcement:
   
   • Local, state and federal police agencies.
   • Police officer/investigator
   • Crime Scene Investigators
   • Evidence Technicians/custodian
   • Records and other administrative support personnel
2. Courts
   
   • Local, state, and federal courts
   • Attorneys/paralegals
   • Judges
   • Clerks
   • Bailiffs
   • Counseling services
   • Probation services
   • Records and other administrative support personnel
3. Corrections
   
   • Local, state, and federal correctional institutions
   • Correctional officers
   • Parole/Board of Pardons
   • Counseling services
   • Vocational training services
   • Facility maintenance and other related support occupations
4. Private Security
   

Standard 2
Students will examine the requirements necessary to attain employment in the occupations explored.

1. Occupation Educational requirements
   
2. Physical fitness/demands
   
3. Mental Health stability
   
4. Related experience
   
5. Pass security/background check
   

Standard 3
Students will describe the Occupational Outlook for the careers explored.

1. Geographical demand
   
2. Wage/salary/benefits
   

Standard 1
Explore the variety of Resume structures appropriate for criminal justice occupations.

Standard 2
Learn how to create a compilation of their work, educational development, and experience.

1. Community Service Projects
   
2. Occupational Internships
   
3. Awards/Certifications
   
4. Scholarships earned
   
5. CTSO participation
   

Standard 1
Describe the availability of desired internships.

1. Age requirements
   
2. Sources
   
   • Educational institutions
   • Criminal Justice agencies
3. Background requirements
   

Standard 2
Define the different types of internships.

1. Paid
   
2. Unpaid
   

Standard 2
Describe choices/actions that could disqualify a candidate for a criminal justice related occupation.

Standard 2
Explore ethical issues within the criminal justice system.

Performance Skills

1. Students will create resumes.
   
   • Current
   • Fictional based on a criminal justice occupation.
2. Research and write a short paper on a criminal justice related occupation that is of interest.
   
   • Must include:
   • Educational requirements
   • Physical requirements
   • Geographical Occupational outlook
   • Wages/Salary
   • Should be typewritten and consistent with professional formatting requirements
3. Complete a sample job application.
   
4. Participate in a mock job interview.
   

Workplace Skills

1. Communication
   
2. Problem Solving
   
3. Teamwork
   
4. Critical Thinking
   
5. Dependability
   
6. Accountability
   
7. Legal Requirements/expectations