Administration of Justice Careers
Career Paths
The Administration of Justice program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in criminal justice, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, private security, social services, public policy, or non-profit organizations.
Our AJ faculty bring a wealth of practical expertise in law enforcement, probation, corrections, and the courts. Our goal is to support you in achieving your career aspirations to prepare you for success in the criminal justice profession.
- The Academy South Bay Regional Public Safety Training-information on training programs (law enforcement, EMT, Paramedic, and Fire Services)
- State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)- information on certification, training, and job opportunities.
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations
- U.S. Department of Justice job opportunities
- State of California Department of Justice job opportunities
- County of Santa Clara job opportunities
- County of Santa Clara Pretrial Services Internship Program
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- DEA: US Drug Enforcement Administration
- Deputy Sheriff
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Fish and Wildlife Service, Special Agent
- Homeland Security (Border Patrol Agents, Criminal
- Investigators, Special Agents)
- Criminal Investigators (Internal Revenue Service, Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Postal Service,)
- Police Officers
- U.S. Marshall Service
- U.S Park Police
- U.S. Secret Service
- Attorney/Lawyer
- Deputy Sherriff/Bailiff
- Courtroom Clerk
- Court Collection Officer
- Paralegal
- Deputy Probation Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Parole Officer
- Probation Counselor (Juvenile Hall or Juvenile
- Rehabilitation Facility)
- Pre-Trial Services Officer
- Re-Entry Counselor
- Retail Security (Loss Prevention)
- Armed Security
- Corporate Protection
- Behavioral Health Peer Support Worker
- Child Support Officer
- Deputy Public Guardian
- Social Worker
- Housing Specialist
- Residential Counselor
- System Navigator
- Peer Support