If You Want Peace, Work For Justice
By Mario Jimenez
AP Lit: Ms. Handley P.4
AP Gov: Mr. Decker P.1
AP Econ: Mr. Miranda P.1
Career Research Paper: Reflection
Career Research Paper: Career Outlook
“Santa Ana Police Department Complex in Orange County California.” Flickr, 8 Jan. 2008, www.flickr.com/photos/los-angeles-bail-bonds/2530631825/.
- After completing my research of this career, this is something I would indeed want to do the rest of my life
- The reason why this is the case because I always had this traits of solving problems that nobody couldn't and just simply want to the right thing
- "By the books"
- A criminal investigator is the right choice for many people like me because it was always my passion to enter that line work.
- Who knows I might just actually be the "World’s Greatest Detective"?
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated how detectives and criminal investigators earned $77,210 in 2015
- Hourly= $35
- Weekly with 40 hours = $1,400
- Salaries tend to stretch from $53K to $110K ( Starting to Potential)
- 3,800 job openings nationwide from 2014 - 2024
Skills
Introduction Experience: Introduction
- Santa Ana Police Department
- 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Axel Calles
- OFC. Axel Calles #3388
- Self Defense
- Review Evidence
- Highly strong communication skills
- "Asking the Right Question"
Trumbore, Dave. “Hollywood! Adapt This: BATMAN as ‘The World’s Greatest Detective.’” Collider, 13 Jan. 2013, cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/batman-worlds-greatest-detective.jpg.
“Sherlock Holmes Detective Magnifying Glass.” Pixabay, 4 Jan. 2018, pixabay.com/photo-147255/.
Job Shadow Continued....
Citatations
- Due to me being in a Criminal Justice class, I was already familiar with the law, Miranda Rights, Amendments, and Penal Codes
- What I didn't expect was to be involved of a Police Officer shooting.
- That has broaden my mind up and encouraged me more gained more experience by doing another ride along.
Final Thoughts
- “Become a Criminal Investigator.” ICE, www.ice.gov/careers/occupation/investigator.
- “Criminal Investigator.” What Is a Criminal Investigator? | Training Requirements, legalcareerpath.com/criminal-investigator/.
- “Detectives and Criminal Investigators.” Campus Explorer, www.campusexplorer.com/careers/1B470F41/detectives-and-criminal-investigators/.
- “How to Become a Criminal Investigator: Career and Salary Information.” Criminal Justice Degree Schools, www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/criminal-investigator/.+
- MyMajors.com. "Criminal Investigators and Special Agent Career." Criminal Investigators and Special AgentSkills and Knowledge. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2017.
Introduction
Job Shadow Reflection
- Varsity Football 2016
- FROSH- JV 2014-2015
- R.O.P. Criminal Justice
- Shadowed patrol officer for 10 hours
- Observed procedures at minor and high stakes and assisted when appropriate
- Witnessed Petty Theft, Aggravated Assault and Battery, and a homicide
- Involved in an Officer Shooting
- The challenges of that job shadow were to be vigilant at all times and to hear correctly to the dispatch
- I will say that one of the struggles of being a police officer is that they are always feared and that can be a bad thing
- I will use this experience to help me become a Police Officer to a Criminal Investigator
- Future= Cal State Fullerton, Academy, Police Officer, MD, and Criminal Investigator
Career Paper Research Topic: Criminal Investigator
- Anticipated to attend Cal State Fullerton
- Major = Criminology
- Minor= Biochemistry
- A Criminal Investigator is someone who looks for evidence and solves enigmatic puzzles to solve crimes.
- A "C.S.I." analyze physical evidence to help with the investigation of a crime.
- A Criminal Defense Lawyer defends people who have been convicted of crimes.
Requirements For the Career
- at least above GS-13 level out of GS-15
- Self Defense
- Solve Problems
- High School Diploma ( Bachelor's or Master's are highly recommended)