A typical day involves preparing and delivering lectures on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and corrections administration to undergraduate and graduate students. They facilitate classroom discussions about complex criminal justice issues, evaluate student assignments and papers, and maintain detailed records of grades and attendance. Much of their time is spent working with computers to develop course materials, update syllabi, and research current developments in criminal justice. They hold regular office hours to advise students on academic and career matters, collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research initiatives, and participate in student recruitment activities. Their work requires continuous learning to stay current with evolving laws, enforcement practices, and criminal justice research.
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong social orientation combined with investigative curiosity, as evidenced by the high Social (6.85) and moderate Investigative (4.88) RIASEC scores. They demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication abilities, with high-level skills in speaking, active listening, and critical thinking. Successful criminal justice educators combine intellectual curiosity with unwavering integrity and dependability, essential traits when teaching about law enforcement ethics and criminal justice principles. They thrive on complex problem-solving and possess the social perceptiveness needed to guide diverse student populations through sensitive topics related to crime, justice, and public safety.
This role has low automation risk due to its emphasis on human interaction, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving in sensitive social contexts. The core activities of teaching, facilitating discussions about ethical dilemmas, and providing personalized academic advising require human judgment and emotional intelligence. While technology tools enhance course delivery and research capabilities, the fundamental need for experienced educators to interpret criminal justice concepts and guide student learning remains irreplaceable. The increasing complexity of criminal justice issues and demand for nuanced understanding of law enforcement practices reinforces the value of human expertise in this field.
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| TERM | COUNT | FREQ | BAR | SOURCE ATTRIBUTION |
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| tendency | 42 | 0.0144 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| others | 41 | 0.0141 | onet dimensi 93% onet tasks 2% | |
| equipment | 25 | 0.0086 | onet dimensi 92% dwas 8% | |
| criminal | 24 | 0.0082 | inference 92% onet tasks 4% | |
| justice | 24 | 0.0082 | inference 92% wikipedia 8% | |
| materials | 20 | 0.0069 | onet dimensi 50% dwas 25% | |
| principles | 17 | 0.0058 | onet dimensi 94% inference 6% | |
| research | 15 | 0.0051 | inference 47% onet tasks 27% | |
| activities | 15 | 0.0051 | onet dimensi 60% dwas 20% | |
| includes | 14 | 0.0048 | onet dimensi 86% wikipedia 14% | |
| law | 13 | 0.0045 | inference 85% onet tasks 8% | |
| student | 13 | 0.0045 | dwas 46% inference 31% | |
| teaching | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 42% inference 42% | |
| control | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| objects | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| students | 11 | 0.0038 | onet tasks 45% dwas 27% | |
| techniques | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 91% onet tasks 9% | |
| academic | 11 | 0.0038 | inference 45% onet tasks 27% | |
| ideas | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| social | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 45% inference 36% | |
| public | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 40% inference 40% | |
| human | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 70% inference 30% | |
| body | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| orientation | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 90% inference 10% | |
| events | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 89% onet tasks 11% | |
| problems | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| needs | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 89% dwas 11% | |
| problem | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 78% inference 22% | |
| laws | 9 | 0.0031 | wikipedia 44% onet dimensi 33% | |
| resources | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% |
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[Core] [66% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques. DWAs: Teach social science courses at the college level. [Core] [66% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. DWAs: Guide class discussions. [Core] [66% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. DWAs: Evaluate student work. [Core] [66% incumbents] Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. DWAs: Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. [Core] [66% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. DWAs: Maintain student records. [Core] [66% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. DWAs: Develop instructional materials. [Core] [66% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters. [Core] [66% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters. [Core] [66% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise. [Core] [66% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities. [Core] [66% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks. DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment. [Core] [66% incumbents] Write letters of recommendation for students. DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Write reports or evaluations. [Core] [66% incumbents] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees. [Core] [66% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. [Core] [66% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events. DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public. [Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise. | Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. [Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work. [Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations. DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters. [Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. DWAs: Write grant proposals. [Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. [Core] [65% incumbents] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Prepare tests. | Evaluate student work. [Core] [65% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives. [Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. DWAs: Direct department activities.
--- SKILLS --- Speaking (imp:4.75 lvl:4.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Education and Training (imp:4.54 lvl:5.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching English Language (imp:4.47 lvl:5.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Law and Government (imp:4.45 lvl:4.64) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Public Safety and Security (imp:4.43 lvl:5.02) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.94 lvl:4.91) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Computers and Electronics (imp:3.80 lvl:4.66) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Administration and Management (imp:3.67 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Psychology (imp:3.65 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Administrative (imp:3.43 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.26 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Communications and Media (imp:3.07 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.95 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human Mathematics (imp:2.52 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Sales and Marketing (imp:2.33 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products Geography (imp:2.32 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.32 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.31 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r History and Archeology (imp:2.31 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Telecommunications (imp:2.27 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Transportation (imp:2.10 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea Economics and Accounting (imp:2.05 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Production and Processing (imp:1.91 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Engineering and Technology (imp:1.87 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Chemistry (imp:1.76 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a Design (imp:1.72 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Physics (imp:1.71 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Mechanical (imp:1.69 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.62 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Biology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Foreign Language (imp:1.49 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Building and Construction (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r Fine Arts (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform Food Production (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food --- ABILITIES --- Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see details at a distance. Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Working with Computers (imp:4.53 lvl:3.93) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.35 lvl:5.18) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.33 lvl:4.90) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.25 lvl:5.45) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Thinking Creatively (imp:4.21 lvl:5.07) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.17 lvl:4.13) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.07 lvl:4.00) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Getting Information (imp:4.06 lvl:3.74) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.84 lvl:4.53) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.82 lvl:3.69) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.80 lvl:4.58) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.72 lvl:4.19) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.74) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.67 lvl:4.18) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.65 lvl:4.03) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.51 lvl:3.76) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.49 lvl:3.75) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.34 lvl:4.47) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Processing Information (imp:3.32 lvl:3.81) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.27 lvl:4.26) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.21 lvl:3.74) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.19 lvl:3.36) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.99 lvl:3.35) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.19) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.81 lvl:3.66) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.59 lvl:3.14) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.57 lvl:2.56) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.45 lvl:2.49) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.45 lvl:2.13) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.15 lvl:2.20) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.92 lvl:1.19) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.97) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.68 lvl:1.12) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.65 lvl:1.62) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.62 lvl:1.23) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.52) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.48) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.44 lvl:1.04) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.37) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.05) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s --- WORK STYLES --- Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Intellectual Curiosity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Dependability (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.37) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Integrity (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Cooperation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Attention to Detail (imp:1.94) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Leadership Orientation (imp:1.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Self-Control (imp:1.60) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Self-Confidence (imp:1.54) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Adaptability (imp:1.48) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Sincerity (imp:1.46) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy (imp:1.43) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Perseverance (imp:1.40) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Innovation (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Stress Tolerance (imp:1.29) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Optimism (imp:0.90) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Cautiousness (imp:0.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Humility (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Teaching others how to do something. Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes. Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : 13,150 annual_median : $76,590 annual_pct10 : $45,000 annual_pct25 : $60,020 annual_pct75 : $100,870 annual_pct90 : $140,240 annual_mean : $87,550 hourly_median : N/A --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : California ($139,720) lowest_state : Kansas ($50,270) dispersion_ratio : 2.779x --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (41 total) --- Educational Services emp: 13,080 median: $ 76,590 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 50 median: $ 74,370 --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) --- Educational Services emp: 13,080 median: $ 76,590 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 50 median: $ 74,370
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inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes : High confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. Strong wage and employment data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Clear educational requirements and career pathways well-documented.
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wikipedia_used : False
wikipedia_title : None
wikipedia_note : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest matches relating to gun laws and institutional racism rather than criminal justice education. This suggests the occupation is specialized enough that it lacks dedicated Wikipedia coverage.
--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary are specialized educators who teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration at colleges and universities. They combine academic expertise in law, public safety, and criminal justice theory with practical teaching skills to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields. These professors engage in both instruction and research, staying current with developments in criminal justice while fostering critical thinking about law enforcement practices and criminal justice policy.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves preparing and delivering lectures on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and corrections administration to undergraduate and graduate students. They facilitate classroom discussions about complex criminal justice issues, evaluate student assignments and papers, and maintain detailed records of grades and attendance. Much of their time is spent working with computers to develop course materials, update syllabi, and research current developments in criminal justice. They hold regular office hours to advise students on academic and career matters, collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research initiatives, and participate in student recruitment activities. Their work requires continuous learning to stay current with evolving laws, enforcement practices, and criminal justice research.
WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong social orientation combined with investigative curiosity, as evidenced by the high Social (6.85) and moderate Investigative (4.88) RIASEC scores. They demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication abilities, with high-level skills in speaking, active listening, and critical thinking. Successful criminal justice educators combine intellectual curiosity with unwavering integrity and dependability, essential traits when teaching about law enforcement ethics and criminal justice principles. They thrive on complex problem-solving and possess the social perceptiveness needed to guide diverse student populations through sensitive topics related to crime, justice, and public safety.
CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a master's degree (38.9% of practitioners) or doctoral degree (25.6% of practitioners) in criminal justice, criminology, law, or a related field. Many positions, especially at four-year institutions, strongly prefer candidates with doctoral degrees and research experience. Practical experience in law enforcement, corrections, or legal practice is highly valued and often required for credibility in teaching applied criminal justice courses. Some positions may accept candidates with extensive professional experience and post-secondary certificates (10.9%) combined with advanced degrees.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression follows traditional academic pathways from adjunct instructor to assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor positions. Many advance to department chair or dean roles within criminal justice or public administration programs. Some transition to policy research roles with government agencies, think tanks, or criminal justice reform organizations. Others leverage their expertise to become consultants for law enforcement agencies or serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. The combination of academic credentials and practical knowledge opens pathways to leadership positions in criminal justice education and policy development.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 13,150 professionals nationwide with a median annual salary of $76,590 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $45,000 to $140,240. Geographic variation is significant, with California offering the highest compensation at $139,720 compared to Kansas at $50,270, representing a 2.78x ratio. Employment is concentrated overwhelmingly in educational services (13,080 positions) with minimal government employment (50 positions). Demand is driven by growing enrollment in criminal justice programs and increasing focus on evidence-based policing and criminal justice reform. The field benefits from public interest in criminal justice issues but faces budget pressures in higher education that may limit growth in tenure-track positions.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to its emphasis on human interaction, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving in sensitive social contexts. The core activities of teaching, facilitating discussions about ethical dilemmas, and providing personalized academic advising require human judgment and emotional intelligence. While technology tools enhance course delivery and research capabilities, the fundamental need for experienced educators to interpret criminal justice concepts and guide student learning remains irreplaceable. The increasing complexity of criminal justice issues and demand for nuanced understanding of law enforcement practices reinforces the value of human expertise in this field.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[knowledge_overlap] Law Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1112.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles require extensive Law and Government knowledge (4.6 level) and similar education requirements.
data: Law and Government knowledge overlap
data: Both require doctoral degrees
data: Similar Job Zone 5 classification
[riasec_cluster] Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1067.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both share high Social orientation (6.85) and Investigative traits for studying social systems.
data: Social RIASEC score 6.85
data: Similar teaching methodologies
data: Both study social institutions
[knowledge_overlap] Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1065.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both require Law and Government knowledge and Public Safety understanding for policy analysis.
data: Law and Government knowledge
data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
data: Policy analysis skills
[knowledge_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Criminal justice teachers need Public Safety and Security knowledge (5.0 level) to teach law enforcement administration.
data: Public Safety and Security knowledge overlap
data: Law enforcement administration content
data: Both require understanding of police operations
[skill_overlap] Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1113.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both require high Social Perceptiveness (3.8 level) and similar counseling skills for student advising.
data: Social Perceptiveness transferable skill
data: Student advising responsibilities
data: Similar RIASEC Social orientation
[knowledge_overlap] Lawyers (23-1011.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both require extensive Law and Government knowledge and similar critical thinking abilities.
data: Law and Government knowledge requirement
data: Critical thinking skills
data: Legal reasoning abilities
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
match_keywords : ['criminal justice teacher', 'law enforcement instructor', 'criminal justice professor', 'corrections education', 'police administration instructor', 'criminology professor', 'justice studies faculty', 'criminal law instructor']
exclude_keywords : ['police officer', 'detective', 'corrections officer', 'security guard', 'paralegal']
title_patterns : ['Criminal Justice Professor', 'Criminal Justice Instructor', 'Criminology Professor', 'Law Enforcement Instructor', 'Justice Studies Faculty']
common_variations: ['CJ Professor', 'Criminal Justice Faculty', 'Criminology Instructor', 'Justice Studies Teacher', 'Law Enforcement Educator', 'Criminal Justice Adjunct', 'Corrections Instructor', 'Police Administration Professor']
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