Criminal Psychology Job Description

Criminal Psychology Job Description-Criminal psychology graduates work with diverse populations, including individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, victims of crime, families of accused and convicted criminals, and legal professionals. While insightful and analytical, this type of work can also be emotionally charged and complex. Graduates from criminal psychology programs will have the opportunity to pursue work with local and state law enforcement agencies as well as careers with federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and other high-profile federal organizations. Specific careers can involve work in criminal behavior analysis, profiling, investigation, and interrogation.

Specific jobs for graduates from criminal psychology degree programs include:

·         Correctional Case Manager

·         Correctional Treatment Specialist

·         Crime Analyst

·         DEA Agent

·         FBI Agent

·         Forensic Psychologist

·         ICE Agent

·         Mental Health Counsellor

·         Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselor

·         Victims Advocate