Hardcopy Resources - Government, Civil Service, Criminal Justice

Government, Civil Service and Criminal Justice, Brookhaven Press 2002
Learn the ins and outs of applying for a federal job.  This one stop resource provides you with information on available jobs, how to get them and their location.  Valuable information for those interested in the federal job market.  You’ll learn how to write (KSA’s) Knowledge, Skills and Ability Statements.

Federal Personnel Guide, Key Communications Group 2004
This guide contains all the information that civilian federal and postal employee need regarding their rights.

100 Best Careers in Crime Fighting, Lee, Lee & Beam 1998
Looking for a fast paced and challenging career?  This insider’s guide to finding a job in crime fighting provides all the information that you may need in areas such as fingerprint technologist, FBI national computer crime squad and secret service agent.  Perfect for those pursuing a career in criminal justice.

Law Enforcement Career Starter, Mary Hesalroad 1998
An excellent resource for those interested in a law enforcement career.  It’s one of the hottest fields right now, with increasing opportunities.  This book provides information on job requirements, pay scales and training programs for those interested in becoming a police officer, corrections officer or special agent.

Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Careers, James Stinchcomb 2003
Written by a Criminal Justice practitioner and professor, the book explores jobs at the city and county levels as well as military and federal jobs. 

Civil Service Career Starter, Learning Express 1997
An easy to read guide on how to get a career started in civil service.  You will find hiring procedures, sample job applications, contact information and practice exams.

The Student’s Federal Career Guide, Troutman & Troutman 2004
Get started on a career in government right after graduation.  The authors provide a clear path to the federal employment system by providing the reader with information on networking, finding the best agencies, understanding the system, KSA’s and government interviews.

Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement, Thomas Ackerman 2001
The ultimate guide to finding a perfect career in federal law enforcement.  Complete with qualification requirements and training program descriptions, job search hotlines, profiles of 225 careers and 130 agencies and special hiring programs.  Some of the positions profiled in this book include criminal investigator, security specialist an compliance inspectors.

Careers in Focus: Government, Ferguson 2002
A highly recommended book focusing on careers in government  Learn about how to become a successful lobbyist, political scientist, FBI agent, judge, congressional aide and more!

Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors, Stephen Lambert & Debra Regan
The ultimate resource for criminal justice majors searching for the perfect career.  Written by the Director of Career Services at Plymouth State and his career counselor colleague, this excellent guide will provide students in the criminal justice field information on standard of living, ideal location, the best employers, strategies and strengths and interests.  Any career related to the criminal justice field can be found in this book.

Federal Law Enforcement Careers:Profiles of 250 High-Powered Positions and Surefire Tactics for Getting Hired, Thomas Ackerman 2006
After reading this book you will know the training, qualifications and salary levels for those working in the federal government.  A must read for those students seeking jobs in this area.