Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in the criminal justice field are found at the federal, state, county, and city levels.

For employment at the federal level in such agencies as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA), or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a bachelor's degree in accounting, computer information systems, or the physical sciences is preferred.

Careers at the state, county, or city level usually require a high school diploma, but an associates degree is preferable.

Careers in law enforcement usually start with rigorous academy training. The VVC modular academies provide the opportunity to prepare students to enter specific law enforcement academies upon hire, or become a reserve officer while completing Levels II and III of training. 

Career Opportunities

Communication Technician/Dispatcher

Correctional Officer

Criminologist

Deputy Sheriff

Forensic Chemist

Forensic Technician

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Police Officer

Probation Officer

Security Manager

Security Officer

Special Agent/Investigator

The following sites have current criminal justice related job postings:

County of San Bernardino (Sheriffs Department, Probation, Corrections etc.)

California Department of Corrections (State prison and parole system)

Statewide law enforcement jobs (multiple agencies)

Federal law enforcement jobs (multiple agencies)