Career Information

This page is provided for students, career advisors and others interested in careers within Criminal Justice, Investigation, Security or Law.

Career Planning 101 - an introduction to career planning for Law, Public Safety, Security, Corrections and Investigative career seekers.

Security Supervision and Management Program - a brief explanation of this Program and  how York College students can complete it at no cost.

Questions For Law Enforcement Candidates - a series of questions that are often asked in police employment interviews.

The Crime and Loss Investigation Program - information on how York College Students can utilize it.

The Interview Process - a short paper on successful employment interviews.

Behavioral Personnel Assessment Device (B-PAD) - a discussion on a job selection method used by law enforcement agencies to test judgement and human relations.

Bethany Beach Police Department Application (Summer 2008) - This is an application for seasonal employment with the Bethany Beach Police Department in Bethany Beach, Delaware. For more information on Seasonal Police Officer positions, call 302/539-1000. Seasonal Officer positions are excellent career builders!

Customs & Border Protection Officer Application (October 2007) - an application for employment at Customs & Border Protection.

Delaware State Police - visit www.dsp.delaware.gov or call (302) 739-5980 or (302) 739-5863 for information.

Certified Protection Officer (CPO) - information for  YCP students and alumni on the CPO designation.

Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Testing - an inside account of a physical agility test process.

Investigative Photography: Operational And Ethical Considerations - a paper on the use of photography and careers options within

Tips on Taking Police Tests - a how to succeed at civil service entrance exams.

Tutorial: Contract Security - questions and answers about contract security services.

Tutorial: Private Investigation - questions and answers about private investigation.

Tutorial: Probation - a discussion on probation and probation officer's job functions

Tutorial - Profiling - an in-depth look at a career as a Criminal Profiler

Tutorial: Corrections - a look at the Corrections field in the United States

Internships - an introduction.

Is Law School In Your Future? - a list of considerations and steps to be followed for those seeking legal careers.

Conferences: Getting the most out of them (ppt).

Why Students Fail In Their Quest For A Career In Criminal Justice - a series of common syndromes that preclude people from gaining rewarding careers.