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There are Many Pathways to a Career in Criminal Justice<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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In Washington State, a two-year associate degree in criminal justice can lead directly to a number of entry-level public-safety and criminal-justice jobs<\/strong>, although some careers\u2014especially probation, professional-level investigations, and many federal positions\u2014typically require a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Criminal Justice AAS-T degree at Bellevue College is a degree that gets you into the criminal justice field\u2014and gives you a foundation to move up in this career field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For students at Bellevue College, the AAS-T in criminal justice is specifically designed for both immediate employment and continued education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Career<\/th>Typical Education Path<\/th>What Students Do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Police Officer<\/strong><\/td>Associate + police academy\/agency requirements<\/td>Patrol, calls for service, investigations<\/td><\/tr>
Sheriff’s Deputy<\/strong><\/td>Associate + agency requirements<\/td>Patrol, corrections, courts, community policing<\/td><\/tr>
Correctional Officer<\/strong><\/td>HS minimum at WA DOC; degree can strengthen application<\/td>Security, rehabilitation, transportation, inmate supervision<\/td><\/tr>
Jail Officer\/Corrections Officer<\/strong><\/td>Often HS\/associate + training<\/td>Supervise people in county\/city jails<\/td><\/tr>
Court Security Officer<\/strong><\/td>Varies by agency<\/td>Courtroom and courthouse security<\/td><\/tr>
Court Clerk\/Legal Support<\/strong><\/td>Associate can be helpful; requirements vary<\/td>Case files, records, calendars, courtroom administration<\/td><\/tr>
Evidence Technician<\/strong><\/td>Associate often relevant<\/td>Collect, document, preserve and maintain evidence<\/td><\/tr>
Police Records Specialist<\/strong><\/td>Associate helpful<\/td>Reports, records, databases, public-record requests<\/td><\/tr>
Community Service Officer<\/strong><\/td>Often HS\/associate<\/td>Non-sworn police\/community support<\/td><\/tr>
Criminal Justice Support Specialist<\/strong><\/td>Associate<\/td>Administrative and operational support<\/td><\/tr>
Juvenile Justice\/Detention Worker<\/strong><\/td>Requirements vary<\/td>Supervision and programming for youth<\/td><\/tr>
Park Ranger<\/strong><\/td>Requirements vary<\/td>Public safety, enforcement, education<\/td><\/tr>
Fish & Wildlife Enforcement-related positions<\/strong><\/td>Agency-specific<\/td>Conservation\/public-safety work<\/td><\/tr>
State Corrections Officer<\/strong><\/td>HS minimum + training<\/td>Prison security, transportation, rehabilitation<\/td><\/tr>
Community Corrections-related positions<\/strong><\/td>Education + experience requirements<\/td>Reentry, supervision and case management<\/td><\/tr>
Security\/Public Safety Officer<\/strong><\/td>Varies<\/td>Security, access control, incident response<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n Especially Strong Options for an Associate Degree\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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