The Orange County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for a no-cost (sponsored) auxiliary academy class to be held in early 2010.  Auxiliary academies are shortened police academies are shortened police academies, graduates have sworn law enforcement powers when working with fully-certified law enforcement officers.  More information about the academy application process for auxiliaries can be found at http://ocso.com/EmploymentInfo/tabid/101/Default.aspx, look under the "Exciting volunteer opportunity" heading to click on the link for more information.

Auxiliary deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are issued the same uniforms and equipment as full-time deputies and work as volunteers for the agency.  Auxiliary deputies must perform a minimum of 16 hours of duty assignment each month including a reserve meeting and reserve training.  Auxiliaries also must pass regular firearms qualifications and can be called for special assignments and emergencies.  Auxiliaries also complete an extensive training program after the academy with the agency, and must complete this fiedl training program within two years of swearing-in.  Interested students can also contact Dr. Ross Wolf at rwolf@mail.edu for more information.

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Academic Services for Student Athletes is hiring tutors for Criminal Justice students.  Any current UCF student grad or undergraduate or recent graduate can tutor any course in which they earned a B or better.  Preference is given to graduate students and undergraduates with more than 60 credit hours.  The pay rate is $8.50 for graduate students and $7.21 for undergraduates and tutors typically work 10-20 hours a week.  Contact Mary Ann Eastep at (407) 823-2603 for additional information.

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Five systematic reviews of public health laws have been published in the "Task Force on Community Preventive Services" under the category "Preventing Excessive Alcohol Use."  All five found the pertinent laws to be effective and the task force recommends their adoption.  The reviews are:

Enhanced Enforcement of Laws Prohibiting Sales to Minors

Regulation of Alcohol Outlet Density

Increasing Alcohol Taxes

Maintaining Limits on Days of Sale

Ignition Interlocks

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It may seem too early to think about participating in a Criminal Justice Study Abroad class for next summer, but now is the time to get on the list!  The Russian study abroad trip is already being planned, leaving Orlando in June 2010 and traveling to Moscow and Volgograd (was Stalingrad).  We will be hosted by the Volgograd Law Academy which is a 5 year university that prepares the future Russian police investigators, forensic scientists, prosecutors and judges.  The program includes excursions to historic and cultural sites, visits to Russian criminal justice and other government agencies, and classroom instruction from Russian professors and professionals.  The cost is approximately $3,500 and includes: international round-trip airfare, train fare, all hotel accommodations, health insurance, excursions, and many meals.  The course will be limited to 18 students.  If you are interested and would like more information, contact Dr. Reynolds, kreynold@mail.ucf.edu, Mr. Mike Flint, mflint@mail.ucf.edu or Mrs. Marva Ellington, ellingt@mail.ucf.edu.  You can also contact Dr. Reynolds directly by cell phone: (407) 484-1573.  If you think there is a strong possibility you may participate, it is important to have your name added to the student list now and if you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately.  To view more information on the Russia Study Abroad program please click here.

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Students interested in learning more about earning a certificate in crime mapping and analysis should view the flyer for this exciting opportunity at http://sties.google.com/site/ucfcjlsnews/Home/july-2009/crime-mapping-and-analysis-flyer.

 

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The Department of Children and Families will soon be hiring for our Child Protective Investigator Position in Brevard county with a starting salary of $34,829.  This is professional work protecting children, working with families and conducting investigations of alleged abuse, abandonment, neglect or exploitation.

The Department of Children and Families is looking for candidates with: a minimum of a bachelor's degree (criminology, social work, psychology, education and counseling preferred); a valid State of Florida drivers license and personal vehicle; 1 year child welfare related experience (i.e. Work in child care, teaching, law enforcement, counseling, social services, etc.); ability to pass a background check; Qualified individuals should apply at: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm (Brevard county) or call 1-877-562-7287.  Positions in Brevard county include Rockledge and Palm Bay Service Centers.  The Department of Children and Families offers competitive salary and benefits.

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There is a new Law Enforcement Career Resource Website, http://www.golawenforcement.com which contains information on Law Enforcement Job Openings, Recruiting Events and Internship Programs, Law Enforcement Jobs Searches, Law Enforcement Associations, and a comprehensive list of Comprehensive List of Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.

Check out the new Criminal Justice and Legal Studies UCF Webpage at http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/crim.jus/.

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Students are advised that there are new course numbers in criminal justice classes.  New Prefixes include:

CCJ (Criminal Justice Theory)

CJB (College Level Application in Criminal Justice)

CJC (Corrections)

CJD (Criminal Justice Development)

CJE (Law Enforcement)

CJJ (Juvenile Justice)

CJK (Basic Training)

CJL (Criminal Justice Law)

CJT (Criminal Justice Technologies)

DSC (Domestic Security)

SCC (Security--A.S.)

SCY (Security--College Level)

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The Honors in the Major (HIM) Program is designed to encourage the best juniors and seniors to undertake original and independent work in their major field.  Working one on one with a willing faculty member from their major department, eligible students will research, write, defend and publish and original Honors thesis that serves as the capstone product of their undergraduate career.  This thesis is bound and archived in the university library and is available to researchers world wide through electronic databases.

To be eligible, students must have completed 60 hours of college credit and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.2 for overall upper division course work.  If accepted to the program, students enjoy the privileges of being a student in The Burnett Honors College.  Some of these benefits include use of the Honors College computer laboratory, extended library check out privileges and access to the Honors Reading Room.  Competitive scholarship money is also available.

Upon successful completion of the program, students earn the Honors in the Major distinction when graduating, including recognition at the elegant Honors graduation banquet where they are invested with an Honors medallion that is worn as part of their regalia at graduation.  The designation of "honors in (subject area)" is noted on the student's University transcript and diploma.  For further information on HIM, please contact Dr. Karol Lucken at (407) 823-6487 or lucken@mail.ucf.edu.

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Get involved!  As a criminal justice or legal studies major or minor you can develop your skills in your chosen career path!  Learn more about these organization.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon invites all Criminal Justice majors, minors and students interested in Criminal Justice to get involved in one of the most active criminal justice organizations anywhere.  Participate in ride-alongs, jail tours, the UCF Career Fair, criminal justice crime-scene competitions and volunteer at events (such as SWAT roundup).  Everyone is welcome to attend, feel free to join us to learn more about exciting opportunities in our national pre-professional criminal justice fraternity.  More information and contact e-mail addresses can be found on our chapter website, http://www.laedzo.org.

Students interested in the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society can visit the website http://www.alphaphisigma.org/ and can contact Dr. Cory Watkins at (407) 823-2603 or at rwatkins@mail.ucf.edu or cjhonors@gmail.com for more information.  Benefits include access to job opportunities, association with other like-minded serious criminal justice students, involvement in a nationally recognized professional organization, exposure to a wide range of criminal justice related activities outside of the academic environment.  The following are the requirements for Alpha Phi Sigma Members:  Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale, a 3.2 GPA, on a 4.0 scale, in criminal justice courses and have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum.  The Honor Society is open to those with a declared criminal justice major or minor.  Graduate students are required to maintain a minimum of 3.4 GPA in both Criminal Justice courses and overall courses, on a 4.0 scale.  Students must have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum.

Phi Alpha Delta is a professional fraternity geared to those people who want to enter the legal field.  We are a co-ed fraternity open to all majors.  We participate in a variety of activities, including those necessary for admission to law school such as: community service, leadership opportunities, law school visits, and introductions with the deans of admission.  We also go to conventions, sit in on law school classes, compete in mock trial competitions, and have socials.  Other benefits include: discounts off Blackstone and PowerScore LSAT Prep Classes, networking, and scholarships.  To sign up for PAD, you can get an application in the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies in HPA I (Health and Public Affairs) Room 311 or on our website.  You do not need to attend all events or all meetings to join; you can participate as much or as little as you like.  Phi Alpha Delta currently meets every Wednesday at 5:00pm in BA I (Business Administration) Room 116.  For more information, please see our website at http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~pad.  Should you have any other questions, please feel free to contact our faculty advisor, Dr. Kathy Cook, at (407) 823-2603, or our chapter president at padpresident@gmail.com.

The Mock Trial Team at UCF holds try-outs for team membership.  For more information, contact Dr. Margarita Koblasz at (407) 823-2603 or at mmruiz@mail.ucf.edu.

Are you graduating soon?  The CJ/LS Alumni Chapter would like to remind you to keep in touch when you graduate.  There are plenty of leadership opportunities available.  You receive automatic membership in this club when you join the UCF Alumni Association (No Extra Dues).  Contact Katie Korkosz at (407) 823-1600.

ODK, one of the nation's premier Leadership Societies has a chapter a UCF which can be accessed on the web at http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~odk/.  Dr. David Gray Ross of the Department of criminal Justice and Legal Studies is the advisor to the UCF Chapter and invites all students to review the qualifications and consider learning more about this nationally recognized organization.  Dr. Ross can be reached at dross@mail.ucf.edu to answer your questions.

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We encourage all students to speak to an academic advisor as often as necessary to ensure their academic success, but no less than once a year.  Make an appointment with a faculty member or program advisor today, by contacting the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies office at (407) 823-2603.

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The Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida provides excellence in teaching, research and service.  Dedicated to our students, the faculty delivers outstanding instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, incorporating learning, service and inquiry.  We conduct quality research and pursue local, state and federal funding to advance knowledge in our disciplines.  By actively developing meaningful partnerships we provide exemplary service to the university and the broader professional and acadmic community.