Department of Justice Science - Career and Employment

Links for Career Planning and Placement

General Information About Careers

UAB Career Center
Here's the place to start! The University's Career Center provides information on employment opportunities, assists with job skill development including interviewing and resume writing, sponsors "jobs fairs," and does so much more!

United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Click here to find out about "hot" careers and employment trends in different fields, including criminal justice!

State and Local Employment Sites

State of Alabama Personnel Board (Offical Site)
Click here to find out about employment opportunities with the State of Alabama

Alabama Department of Public Safety (State Troopers)
Click here for information on becoming a State Trooper.

Alabama State Department of Corrections
Click here to learn about career opportunities with the State Department of Corrections.

Alabama Marine Police
Click here to learn about careers with the Alabama Marine Police.

Personnel Board of Jefferson County
County civil service position listings are here, including those for most police departments (except Hoover) in greater Jefferson County.

City of Hoover Personnel Board
Hiring process for City of Hoover police officers.

Federal Government Employment Sites

United States Office of Personnel Management
Official employment website of the United States Government. Find listings for positions nationwide for a variety of criminal justice and social science related careers.

Federal Jobs Digest
JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! Updated daily. Entry- and supervisory-level positions, salary information, and more.

Student Jobs with the Federal Government
Studentjobs.gov provides lots of information on opportunities for students to work with federal agencies and not only accumulate experience but get paid as well. Summer jobs, internships, summer internships, scholarships -- Information here on all this and more!