My dad was a policeman and my step mum and sister in law are also part of the police force so it is a career that I am quite familiar with. My partner actually considered joining some time ago too.
There are actually a variety of careers in the criminal justice system, from police and prison officers to those giving support to victims.
Most of the roles can be extremely challenging, and come with unsociable hours. However, they're based on helping other people, and they are rewarding jobs. Here are five criminal justice jobs you could consider:
Police officer
The job involves maintaining public order, helping to prevent and investigate crime, gathering evidence, writing detailed reports, and giving evidence in court. Officers need to be fit, have an excellent knowledge of the law, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure, often in difficult situations.
