Identify a criminal justice career or position that you are interested in pursuing and discuss the following in a paper. Probation officer

• How did you become interested in this line of work?

• In what ways are you qualified for entering this career?

• How is this profession generally portrayed in the media?

This next part is your "reality check" on your chosen career or position. Using reliable sources, investigate your chosen career or position using the types of questions discussed in this module for a "reality check" on a criminal justice profession. Now, with your findings in mind, discuss the following:

• How accurate is the media portrayal of the profession?

• In what way have you been prepared for entering this career?

• How right were you in the assessment of your own qualification for the job?

• What would be the challenges for you working in this profession or position?

• In addition to a college degree in criminal justice, what more do you need to do before you may enter this career or be promoted to this position?