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Criminal Justice
Corrections/Police Officer Qualities and Specifications
There're many different types of positions available in the field of criminal justice, but they all require some of the same basic personality characteristics. Regardless of whether one wants to be an investigator, a criminal attorney, or a police officer or corrections officer, a strong commitment to justice and fairness is essential. This, however, is a rather esoteric quality, and though it is an essential one there are other more pragmatic considerations and qualifications that must be taken into account in order to successfully perform in the criminal justice field.
For occupations such as a police or corrections officer, physical determination is absolutely essential. Though physical force is the last resort in any instance, it is an unfortunately necessary part of the job, as such force is the only type of power that really matters when another is willing to use it. That is, force must be met with force, and it is the job of the police and corrections officer to determine when such force is necessary and to what extent it should be used. This leads to perhaps the most important qualification for this type of criminal justice work -- the ability to quickly, rationally, and unemotionally judge a situation.
These type of qualities represent the most important qualification of any criminal justice occupation. At the same time, it could also represent the biggest challenge for many individuals hoping to enter the criminal justice field. There are many incidents that could occur that would normally result in highly emotional and perhaps even violent reactions on the parts of police and corrections officers, but it is the job of the officer to restrain themselves and react rationally and coolly. Patience and a calm attitude are the main ingredients to success in the criminal justice field.
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