Criminology Graduate Jobs
Looking for criminology graduate jobs? You’ve come to the right place! Read on to find out everything you need to know.
Having a degree in criminology makes you an attractive asset to employers. Throughout your degree, you will have developed some highly sought-after technical and transferable skills. These include skills such as critical thinking, attention to detail, and analytical and communications skills.
Graduate Jobs in Criminology
Once you’ve graduated, there are a variety of roles available in both the public sector and private sector that are directly related to your degree.
Police Officer
Police officers work in partnership with communities to maintain law and order. Their responsibilities include protecting the public and their property, preventing crime, and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
In terms of career progression, there’s plenty of room to move forward. Police constables can train to become detectives, sergeants, inspectors, and chief inspectors.
Detective
Detectives are qualified police officers who work on more serious cases. These cases include the likes of robbery, domestic violence, public and child protection, fraud, cybercrime, and homicide, among others. They’re excellent problem-solvers, who thrive on challenges. Detectives are also educators who are passionate about keeping the public safe.
Similar to working as a police officer, there is a range of benefits available, such as a pension, childcare schemes, and paid sick leave.
Crime Scene Investigator
If you prefer the more scientific side of criminology, then perhaps a job as a crime scene investigator would suit you. You’ll gather forensic evidence from crime scenes which will be used to help identify criminals and later prosecute them in court.
As you can imagine, a crime scene investigator needs to be able to remain focused despite working in possibly upsetting environments. A lot of the work is done in a shift pattern where you’ll need to be available 24 hours a day to answer police calls regarding new crime scenes.
Prison Officer
Asa prison officer, you’ll be responsible for the safety, supervision, and rehabilitation of the people who are in your ‘home’ prison. It’s a job for resilient and assertive people who are good communicators. Self-confidence and personal integrity are also important traits of a good prison officer.
Your criminology degree isn’t necessary for a job as a prison officer, but it will definitely help you stand out from the crowd during the application process.
Top Employers of Criminology Graduates
As you can see, there is no shortage of jobs for criminology graduates. But, who are the main employers? Well, the major employers of criminology graduates are usually central and local government, the police, prison and probation services, and the NHS.
There are also a number of opportunities in the private sector, in places such as private security firms or law firms.
Finding Criminology Graduate Jobs
These are just some of the many available job titles for criminology graduates. For all the latest criminology jobs for graduates, be sure to check out Developing a Student’s criminology graduate jobs board.
We’ve also got help and advice for criminology graduates looking for work, including information on internships and work placements.
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