CJA Program
Criminal Justice Career Information and Job Search Sites
Program Advisor – Diana Blake diana.blake@pcc.edu
PCC – CJA Facebook Page www.facebook.com/groups/1926316594316751
- Private Security DPSST
- Security Officer: www.securityguard-license.org, 503-846-6814
- 30 Most Powerful Private Security Companies in the World
Unlike typical private security companies, Black Wolf’s approach is to align our training and standards with those of law enforcement and emergency services agencies. In fact, much of our in-house training program has been designed and vetted by former law enforcement officers and industry experts. In this way, we offer our employees a viable career path and true congruence with similar jobs in the public sector.
Our proposal: By identifying promising students within your program who could benefit from applicable, real-world experience, we can offer work experience that is specifically tailored to supplement your program and the student’s professional development needs. Identified students would simply need to qualify for DPSST certification and clear our hiring/onboarding process.
We can provide students with:
- All required training and licensure, including DPSST unarmed/armed security certification;
- Real-world experience interacting with the public, writing reports, operating equipment such as bodycams, etc.;
- Paid employment in a field relevant to their area of study;
- Flexibility around class schedules;
- Communication with program faculty to identify and reinforce professional development opportunities; and
- Long-term job placement (with career opportunities) for those interested.
Contact Elisa Edington at (503) 313-2402 and email at elisa.e@blackwolfprotectiongroup.com
Information on the Application Tests for Sworn Officer Positions
- Learn more about general physical abilities tests
- Information about ORPAT
- National Testing Network ORPAT and Job Leads
- POST Information
- Practice Test www.tests.com/practice/police-test
- Job Forum – Blog space for first responders – for job search and career advice
- www.publicsafetytesting.com
- Criminal Justice Code of Ethics
CJA Career Specialties
Juvenile Justice
- Washington County
www.co.washington.or.us/Juvenile/step.cfm
Jennifer Yonker, LCSW – Volunteer Program Coordinator
Washington County Juvenile Department
503-846-8775 - www.reclaimingfutures.org
- www.futureofchildren.org
Animal Investigation
Restorative Justice
- NW Justice Forum (NWJF) – www.nwjusticeforum.com
- Partnership for Safety and Justice – www.safetyandjustice.org
Language Translation for Law Enforcement
Metlang – www.metlang.com
Contact Info:
3400 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1750
Atlanta, GA 30326
(678) 202-5679 Direct
(678) 244-3685 Fax
Internship/Volunteer Contacts
View the list of contacts
- Coffee Creek – Contact: Katharine Dumitru 503-378-2365 or Katharine.N.Dumitru@doc.state.or.us
- Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice – www.multco.us/dcj/dcj-volunteers/steps-become-dcj-intern Fill out the online application, then contact Stephanie Bolson at 503-988-5634 email stephanie.bolson@multco.us.
- Multnomah County Sherriff Volunteer Coordinator Maureen Raczko maureen.raczko@mcso.us
- Washington Co. Sherriff – Sara Serna 503-846-2525
- WA Co. Volunteer Coordinator samuel_hadley@co.washington.or.us
- Washington Co. DA Victims Assistance – Kat Wargo Victim Assistance Specialist / Communication & Education Specialist Volunteer & Intern Program 503-846-3758 www.WashingtonCountyDA.org
- Clackamas Co. Juvenile Dept. www.clackamas.us/juvenile#volunteer VAllen@clackamas.us
- Lines for Life is a great opportunity to build tactical communication skills and crisis assessment. This is coop-eligible www.linesforlife.org
- Crime Victim Advocate with Multnomah Co. District Attorney mcda.us/index.php/about-the-da/volunteers
- Oregon Department of Justice Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents Bias Response Volunteer and Intern. The Bias Response Program is part of the Civil Rights Unit at DOJ, and we work directly with victims of hate crimes and non-criminal bias incidents, working closely with law enforcement, state and federal prosecutors, BOLI, Oregon Department of Education, and more in helping victims access resources in the aftermath of bias. – www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/bias-crimes/volunteer-and-intern-program. Contact Johanna Costa Oregon DOJ Bias Response Coordinator 971-240-0101Johanna.Costa@doj.state.or.us
- Claire Barrera claire.barrera@multco.us Sex Trafficking Senior Strategist Youth and Family Services Division Domestic and Sexual Violence
Job Search and Career Links
Federal
Federal Employment – Tips and Information from the Office of Personnel Management
- pathways@opm.gov
- www.fedshirevets.gov
- www.opm.gov
- www.hru.gov
- Federal Bureau of Investigation, www.fbi.gov
- Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov
- Department of Justice, www.doj.state.or.us
- Capitol Police, www.uscp.gov/sites/uscapitolpolice.house.gov/files/wysiwyg_uploaded/POST%20Study%20Guide_2018_0.pdf
- Federal Government Jobs, www.dcjobsource.com/fed.html
- Federal Job Search, www.usajobs.gov
- Federal Jobs Net, www.federaljobs.net
- Federal Law Enforcement Careers www.federallawenforcement.org/careers
- FedWorld, www.fedworld.com
- FirstGov, www.firstgov.gov
- Government Departments and Agencies, www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
- www.govtjobs.com
- National Security Agency, www.nsa.gov
- Transportation Security Administration, www.tsa.gov
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.cbp.gov/careers
County
- Multnomah – www.co.multnomah.or.us/jobs
- Washington – www.co.washington.or.us/Support_Services/HR/Employment/employment-opportunities.cfm
- WA County Employer video
- Mult. Co DCJ Danny Fajardo
- Mult Co Sheriff email Quonisha.james@mcso.us and phone (503) 209-6195
- Clackamas – www.clackamas.us
- Clark – www.clark.wa.gov
- Tillamook – www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/personnel/default.htm
City
- Portland – ci.portland.or.us/jobs
- Vancouver – www.vancouver.ca/humanresources/jobs
- Tigard – www.tigard-or.gov
- Beaverton – www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaverton
- Hillsboro – www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hillsboro
- Gresham – www.greshamoregon.gov/Human-Resources
- Milwaukie – www.milwaukieoregon.gov/humanresources/job-opportunities
- Oregon City – www.orcity.org/employment
- Wilsonville – www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wilsonville
Job Links
View Job Links
- USA Jobs www.usajobs.gov
- Department of Homeland Security, www.dhs.gov/careers
- www.silentprofessionals.org
- 911 Hotjobs, www.911hotjobs.com
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (Employment and Links), www.calea.org
- CopCareer, www.copcareer.com
- International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, www.iadlest.org
- International Association of Crime Analysts, www.iaca.net
- Jobs4Police, www.obs4police.com
- Law Enforcement Recruiting Directory, www.policeone.com/law-enforcement-directory
- Officer, www.officer.com
- Official Directory of State Patrol & State Police, www.statetroopersdirectory.com
- Police Guide, www.policeguide.com
- PoliceEmployment, www.policeemployment.com
- USACops, www.usacops.com
- The Blueline
- www.Officer.com
- Council of State Governments, www.statenews.org
- GovJobs www.governmentjobs.com
- GovSpot, www.govspot.com
- International City/County Management Association, www.icma.org
- Local Government Institute, www.lgi.org
- National Association of Counties, www.naco.org
- National Conference of State Legislatures, www.ncsl.org
- National Governors Association, www.nga.org
- National League of Cities, www.nlc.org
- State and Local Governments, www.loc.gov/rr/news/stategov/stategov.html
- www.how-to-become-a-police-officer.com/jobs
Court and Correction-Related Links
View Court and Correction-Related Links
- American Bar Association Career Corner, www.abanet.org/lsd/jobopp.html
- FindLaw, www.careers.findlaw.com
- International Lawyers Network, www.iln.com
- Internet Legal Research Group, www.ilrg.com/pre-law.html
- LawInfo Career Center, www.jobs.lawinfo.com
- National Association for Law Placement, www.nalp.org
- National Bar Association, www.nationalbar.org
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations, www.paralegals.org
- U.S. Courts, www.uscourts.gov/careers
- American Correctional Association, www.aca.org
- American Jail Association, www.corrections.com/aja
- Corrections Connection, www.corrections.com
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, www.bop.gov
- National Institute of Corrections, www.nicic.gov/EmploymentOpportunities
- Oregon Careers in Correction, www.doc.state.or.us
Selected Private Security
View Selected Private Security
- Portland Patrol, www.portlandpatrol.com
- ADT Security Services, www.adt.com
- Allied Barton Protective Services – 503-617-8623
- First Response Security – www.fr-inc.com
- ION Systems – 503.998.4500
- NW Protective – www.nwprotective.com
- Oregon Armored Service, Inc. – 503-289-8478 ext: 213
- Protection One – www.protectionone.com
- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. – www.securitasinc.com
CJA – Career Planning – Occupation Exploration
View Career Planning Links
- CJA Career Information – Career Report from criminal justice degree.net
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, www.acjs.org
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences, www.aafs.org
- American Board of Criminalistics (Forensic Science), www.criminalistics.com
- American Society of Criminology, www.asc41.com
- CJ Directory, www.talkjustice.com/cybrary.asp
- CJ Links, www.criminology.fsu.edu
- Graduate Schools in CJ, www.gradschools.com/search-programs/criminal-justice
- International Association of Crime Analysts, www.iaca.net
- MSU CJ Resource Guide, www.staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/index.htm
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service, www.ncjrs.gov
- Article on CJA careers, www.howtobecomepoliceofficer.org/top-40-criminal-justice-careers
- www.criminologycareers.about.com
How to Become a Police Officer – Expert Advice. A collection of interviews with field professionals, a directory of blogs of what it is like to work in law enforcement – how-to-become-a-police-officer.com/expert-advice
- Police Personality – Youtube video
- Policy – Marijuana Use & Law Enforcement Career
- Article on the Career Path of an Officer
- Article – What to Expect When Applying for CJA Careers
- Informational Interview with Sheriff Sue L. Rahr of King County, Washington. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2LcNZ7e2c0&feature=youtu.be
- Career Options in Law Enforcement – Career profiles www.how-to-become-a-police-officer.com/careers
- www.how-to-become-a-police-officer.com
- Criminology Careers Information
Higher Education
- www.criminaljusticedegree.net/ – article on WSU – Online program
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, www.acjs.org/pubs/167_670_10833.cfm
- American Society of Criminology, www.asc41.com/dir3/jobposts.htm
- Chronicle of Higher Education, www.chronicle.com/section/Home/5
Miscellaneous Resources
- Candidate Assistance 16 Polygraph & Psychological Testing Apr 2, 2020 Alaska State Troopers – Official
- CJA (Probation and Security) Specific Interview Questions
- CJA Scholarships www.criminaljusticedegree.net/scholarships
- Justice Research and Statistics Association, www.jrsainfo.org/sac/index.html
- Sourcebook of CJ Statistics, www.albany.edu/sourcebook
- Download the Master Application Tool
- If you ever have students who are interested in majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice at PSU and they want to learn more please feel free to send them my way and I’d be happy to answer any questions they may have! I have provided my contact information below:
Chelsey Huff
CCJ Enrollment Advisor
503-725-9296
Chelsey.Huff@pdx.edu
www.chelseyhuff.youcanbook.me
I have also gone ahead and provided some links as additional resources that may be helpful!