Criminal Justice Technology

Students desiring to be employed in the public protection sector upon graduation must complete academy training requirements established by Georgia Code 35-8-8.

Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology Program may lead to employment in the following state and local positions but additional training or education may be required to be eligible for employment.

Police Officer

DNR Officer

Correction Officer

Sheriff's Deputy

Parole Officer

Juvenile Counselor

Deputy Marshal

Probation Officer

Paralegal

GSP/SCP Trooper

Jailer

Detention Officer

State Investigator

Security Officer

Special Investigator

GBI/SLED Agent

DOT Police Officer

PSC Police Officer

Federal Positions*

FBI Special Agent

ATF Special Agent

INS Special Agent

Border Patrolman

Postal Inspector

IRS Special Agent

Fraud Investigator

Customs Inspector

Secret Service Agent

DEA Special Agent

NPS Police Officer

Coast Guard Investigator

Corrections Officer

Probation Officer

US Deputy Marshal

DOD Military Police

DOD Special Agent

FPS Police Officer

*Each state and federal agency has established its own education requirements .Some agencies have job openings requiring an associate degree while others may require a bachelor degree using the CJ associate degree as the basic foundation.

Those interested in becoming attorneys-at-law may use the CJ program to give them an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system prior to pursuing a 4 year degree and then seeking a Law School education.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (706) 771-4051
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES

Completing a program will not guarantee you a position with a company or government agency. The prospective employers may require additional certifications, experience, and / or a four year degree.