Criminal Justice Personal Statement

My desire for a career in law enforcement started while pursuing my undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida. As a freshman biology major with hopes of becoming a Radiologist, it did not take me long to realize the medical field was not for me. Peers in my classes had a passion and interest for the material that I did not possess. My grades poorly reflected the type of student I was. Realizing it was time for a change, at the end of my sophomore year I started seeking guidance. Unbeknownst to me, my disinterest in the curriculum was a major contribution to my poor performance. I completed career assessments and sat with academic counselors in several different areas of study. I was feeling more confused than ever because Criminal Justice courses often sparked my interest, but I hesitated due to the dangerous nature of police work.

Before the days when I had a confident mind about what I wanted to achieve in life in order to fulfill lifelong goals, committing to a career in service to criminal justice and law had always intrigued me as a way to earn a living. In high school there was an extracurricular Criminal Justice class that I remember having a profound impact on my life. The lessons of how the structure of the system worked as well as the importance of an honest and honorable way to earn a living played to a keen and personal interest I had in the field. At the time it was a very new post-9/11 world, and departments such as Homeland Security and other federal sectors of government were on my radar as possible outlets for a potential career. The outset of my young,

Careers based around criminology play an essential part in everyday society, both protecting and stabilising communities and all who reside in them, and over the past few years it has become apparent to me that this is a subject I find both intriguing and compelling. My interest in the subject first developed in late childhood when I became fascinated with programmes such as Scott and Bailey, which look at crime prevention and the effect crime has on society. After spending a week of work experience with the MOD police based at DSTL at Porton Down, my passion for working within this field developed further, leading to a desire to understand why criminals act the way they do. This is ultimately what has led me to apply for the Criminology course. My A levels have helped me to develop my essay writing and analytical ability, focusing on investigating theories and texts and drawing my own conclusions from them.

Last year I was belligerent on what my purpose was, and what major to study. I continued to take classes to try and determine what to study but still was not definite on what I wanted to do. There was a career counselor that I met with to assist me in knowing my strengths weaknesses as well as my interest. I then took a career test where it was revealed that my strengths was helping others and a being amongst others. I always knew that I loved assisting others and eventually in my life I wanted to somehow work with individuals who suffer from substance abuse. I desire to obtain both a bachelor in criminal justice and social work. In my heart I know that I can help people with both majors, by assisting people through law enforcement as well

Learning has always been rather enjoyable to me. I’ve learned from people whom I’d not once thought I would connect with. This is what I find to be beautiful about learning it can be done anywhere and often is unexpected. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in criminal justice and criminology, I initiated the next level of learning in my career with the state of North Carolina as a correctional officer and I have recently embarked on a new journey in my career and joined community corrections. I’m optimistic about advancement with in the criminal justice field and it is my professional goal to advance as high in the chain of command as possible.

The law was put in place in numerous civilizations, empires, and nations in order to help fight against injustice. It was a tool for the weak and voice for the speechless. Over the decades many individuals have succeeded in manipulating the law in order to serve personal agendas. I truly believe that public service is the essential purpose of the law and that’s why I wish too fulfill a meaningful career in the field of law.

The reason I have chosen to further my education in Criminal Justice is because I would like to become an FBI agent. I’m a single mother of two beautiful girls and the road thus far was not easy. Having to put school on hold due to several medical issues, that’s all in the past as we speak. I would like to continue to be the best role model for my children. I need to make a better foundation for them.

As a recent graduate of National American University with a degree in Criminal Justice, my academic studies have all focused on Criminal Law, US Corrections, US Courts, Constitutional Law, Victomology, Criminological Theory Professionalism & Ethics in Criminal Justice. I was very excited to see your posting for a Parole Office I (Req. No: 182895), as advertised in the Kansas State Employment Center page.

I am a Sergeant for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and I am seeking a Master’s degree in criminal justice. I am dedicated to learning, and I am always seeking to push myself both professionally and academically. I have a passion for law enforcement. I am excited about the future of my profession and being able to implement change in my department and community. I would like to obtain a graduate degree because I believe I would become a better resource for my department.

I am a deputy for the Giles County Sheriffs Department. My initial exposure to law enforcement and the field of criminal justice originated during my 14 years in the Army. Through four deployments I gained various forms of experience over several disciplines, retaining useful knowledge from each. My deployments ranged from the role of a military police officer in Kaiserslautern, Germany to detainee operations in Camp Bucca, Iraq, and missions to train Jordanian and Bulgarian soldiers in tactical operations while in their countries. I was blessed in my military career to visit several countries, some allowing for more touristic opportunities than others.

When I started high school, I hadn't the slightest clue of what I wanted to study in university. It wasn't until eleventh grade that I found my deep interest in the field of criminal justice, through a criminal behaviour unit within my psychology and sociology class. I began watching documentaries revolving around high profile crime investigations, and I decided I wanted to study this all the time. I wanted to learn about cases, how evidence is recovered, how criminals are put behind bars and the aftershocks of their crimes. I want to go into the field of justice to make the world better, and safer.

Working in the legal system and the Criminal Justice system is a dream and a commitment for me. I promised myself and the good Lord that I would pursue a degree in legal system/criminal justice system. My ultimate goal is to help the legal system and help refine the criminal justice system. These systems have failed so many people but I believe in the good of the system.

The academic program of study I selected was criminal justice because I always had a dream of being becoming a lawyer. Also my family member and friends used to tell me I would be a great lawyer because I like to prove my point. I have always wanted to my make way up to become a lawyer. I would start small as a probation officer, go to police or FBI academy then finally I will become a lawyer after I work in most of those forces and gain the experience first. Some of my career goals will be to meet my program requirements at Goodwin College for an associate degree in criminal justice.

I am an intelligent and outgoing person who is fully committed to complete my Justice Studies program in your institution if given the opportunity. Born in 1978 into a family of two Corrections Officers, My parent’s works for the Government in one of the prisons in Nigeria called Ikoyi Prison. Since I was a child, I have always been interested in following their footsteps as a Correction officer.

From young aspirations of becoming a detective, I have matured and understood that the field is very broad. Therefore, I have now focused my interests to forensic science and criminology which covers the area that I am most fascinated by. This is to be part of the law enforcement team or to assist with research on different cases. Furthermore, studying this course and the idea of being able working in industry or study abroad, as a part of my sandwich course is exciting. Forensic science and criminology consists of analytical assessments and further independent study in which I believe I excel in.