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SPRING 2002 ALUMNI QUESTIONNAIRE

Listed below is the Spring 2002 Alumni Questionnaire that includes graduates' responses for their current position title, advanced degree, and/or any additional professional education. It represents various positions within the field, with a balanced range from the most recent graduates back to the year 1972, with nearly half with the same employer for over 10 years.  Also indicated, is nearly half of Justice Systems' graduates further their education through graduate and/or law school. 

The Justice Systems major prepares students for a diverse range of careers including Law Enforcement; The Courts; Court Services; Adult Probation and Parole; and, Juvenile Probation and Parole.  There are also many positions within the private business area.  These may include positions in security, loss prevention, and various investigatory positions.   

"This should be helpful for anyone asking what kind of a career could someone have with a degree in Justice Systems."-Matt Eichor, Director of Justice Systems

Additional career links are located at the bottom of this page.  
 

POSITION TITLE ADVANCED DEGREE: MASTERS/PH.D./LAW ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Detective    
Development Director St. Louis University  
Supervisory Special Agent, Inspector    
Lieutenant   Work towards Administration of Justice, University of VA
Special Agent in Charge Masters, Central Missouri State University  Several FBI National Academies
Dallas County Attorney Law School, Drake University  
Senior Counselor Masters, NMSU  
Sergeant, Investigations Masters, Eastern Kentucky University   
Probation/Parole Officer   Numerous Programs
Director    Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
CMDR, Bur. Staff Services   FBINA 189th
Detective   Have attended several schools throughout the country
Deputy Juvenile Officer Masters, University of Missouri-Kansas City  
Elementary Teacher Masters, Morningside College  
Social Service Worker II M.Ed. Counseling & Guidance, Lincoln University  
Senior Systems Engineer Masters, Western Illinois University  
Senior Special Agent Hours toward MA  
Regional Vice President, Loss Prevention   6 hours toward MBA
Captain, Police Dept Masters, Central Missouri State University Keeler Polygraph Institute; Senior Management Institute for Police (PERF)
Intelligence Research Specialist Masters, Western Illinois University  
Property Manager, Assisted Housing   Certified Asst. Housing Mgr ; Licensed Leasing Agent ; Licensed Lead Abatement Supervisor ; Accredited Residential Mgr.
Region Manager    
Chief of Police Masters, Webster University Graduate FBI National Academy
Recreation Officer    
Manager of Security   Graduate classes at UMSL
Sergeant   Accident reconstruction; Fingerprint analysis-FBI; Computer Data recovery
Legal Administrator Law School, Univ of MO-Columbia  
Assistant Professor Masters & Doctorate, Arizona State University  
Law Clerk Law School, Drake University  
Presentence Investigator    
Manager of Security    
Attorney Law School, Washington University  
Juvenile Court Officer III   Annual continuing education in variety of topics;Licensed Bachelors in Social Work
Director, Office of Multicultural Concerns    
College Police Chief    
Loss Prevention Masters, Central Missouri State University  
Deputy Juvenile Officer    
Probation/Parole Officer III   Certified Officer, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (14 weeks) 
Graduate teacher Work towards Ph.D., Kansas State University   
Sergeant of Special Operations   Numerous classes through the Western Illinois Police Training Unit
Parole Board Member    
Loan Processor    
Warden   Certificate in Marketing; Indian Hill CC Numerous Training and Instructor certificates.
Regional Loss Prevention Manager Masters, Southern Illinois University  
Police Lieutenant   F.B.I. National Academy
Conservation Agent    
POSITION TITLE ADVANCED DEGREE: MASTERS/PH.D./LAW ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Patrolman    
Treatment Service Director    
Chief of Police  Masters, Drake Univ; Graduate Work, Univ of VA FBI National Academy Graduate, 1988
Labor Relations Superintendent Masters, St. Ambrose University  
Career Corrections Agent; Probation Officer Masters, Truman State University Post graduate studies at Bemidji State University in Environmental Studies
Legal Assistant    
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist M.A.T. Communication, Webster University  
Security and Safety Manager Masters, Central Missouri State University; CMSU  
Lieutenant, Special Crimes Service Masters, Southwest Texas State University 2 Law Enforcement Academies:18 & 21 weeks
Chief of Police Masters, Central Missouri State University FBI National Academy; LEEDS 
Chief Deputy Juvenile Officer   18 hours towards masters degree; Training for job related issues
Forensic Scientist   2 yrs Formal training w/ ISP in latent print examination
Special Agent, Division of Criminal Investigation   Dept of Public Safety Academy(14 weeks)
Corrections Institution Rehabilitation Counselor    
Chief of Investigations   MO State Highway Patrol (retired SGT); US Army Reserves (retired Special Agent-In-Charge)
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Law School, University of Missouri-Columbia   
Investigation/Youth Commander    
Detective/Master Officer Masters, St. John's University 2700 hours Law Enforcement Training
Lead Investigator    
State Conservation Officer    
Instructor & Academy Coordinator    
Government Contractor, Security Investigations    
Special Agent in Charge    
Investigator    
Assistant Professor Masters, Univ of Nebraska at Omaha; Univ of NE  
Bond Commissioner Starting Law School  
Police MA: Management,Webster Univ; Ph.D.,St.Louis Univ  
Police Officer    
Sergeant, East Patrol Division Masters of Public Administration, Park University Henry Williams School of Homicide Investigation; Reid Interrogation School-Beg & Adv courses
Initial Review Officer    
Agent   Continuing education units for P.O.S.T. certification
Public Safety Manager Masters, Central Missouri State University  
Children's Services Worker II