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Criminal Justice
Jobs in criminal justice are based around three key areas - client-facing support roles; intelligence and investigation, law enforcement and custodial roles and forensic roles. Once you have an understanding of the area you would like to specialise in, you can target your job search to specific employers and websites.
Employers who recruit in these areas
- National Probation Service
- Community Rehabilitation Companies
- Charities and NGOs
- Police Services
- MI5 and MI6
- Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)
- National Crime Agency (NCA)
- Government departments including HM Revenues and Customs and the Serious Fraud Office
- Commercial scientific analysis providers such as Cellmark and LGC

Where to find criminal justice jobs
Many criminal justice jobs are found through online job boards. These include:
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Red Snapper Group
His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
National Probation Service
Jobsgopublic
Community Care
Sanctuary Personnel
Clinks
Useful social media
Follow organisations that you're interested in on social media to keep up to date about current projects and new developments within those areas. This is a good way to start networking with an array of people and ensure that you stay current about your chosen industry.
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Explore the Criminal Justice Career Guide
Criminal Justice
Your guide to building a career in Criminal Justice.
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Getting started in Criminal Justice
Understand your options and take the first steps to beginning your career in Criminal justice

Gaining experience in Criminal Justice
Find out how to build your experience in Criminal justice while you study.
