Criminal Justice Personal Statement

My desire for a career in law enforcement started while pursuing my undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida. As a freshman biology major with hopes of becoming a Radiologist, it did not take me long to realize the medical field was not for me. Peers in my classes had a passion and interest for the material that I did not possess. My grades poorly reflected the type of student I was. Realizing it was time for a change, at the end of my sophomore year I started seeking guidance. Unbeknownst to me, my disinterest in the curriculum was a major contribution to my poor performance. I completed career assessments and sat with academic counselors in several different areas of study. I was feeling more confused than ever because Criminal Justice courses often sparked my interest, but I hesitated due to the dangerous nature of police work.

Before the days when I had a confident mind about what I wanted to achieve in life in order to fulfill lifelong goals, committing to a career in service to criminal justice and law had always intrigued me as a way to earn a living. In high school there was an extracurricular Criminal Justice class that I remember having a profound impact on my life. The lessons of how the structure of the system worked as well as the importance of an honest and honorable way to earn a living played to a keen and personal interest I had in the field. At the time it was a very new post-9/11 world, and departments such as Homeland Security and other federal sectors of government were on my radar as possible outlets for a potential career. The outset of my young,

Last year I was belligerent on what my purpose was, and what major to study. I continued to take classes to try and determine what to study but still was not definite on what I wanted to do. There was a career counselor that I met with to assist me in knowing my strengths weaknesses as well as my interest. I then took a career test where it was revealed that my strengths was helping others and a being amongst others. I always knew that I loved assisting others and eventually in my life I wanted to somehow work with individuals who suffer from substance abuse. I desire to obtain both a bachelor in criminal justice and social work. In my heart I know that I can help people with both majors, by assisting people through law enforcement as well

As surprising as it may sound, I have been doing community service since the sixth grade and it is a new experience each time. It all began with a community clean up known as 'Keep McAllen Beautiful' as we got there everyone seemed excited to be there. It was beautiful to see such unity inside of my community, and I decided from then on that I would like continue helping out where it is needed. As I joined the National Honor Society my chances of providing my services increased, and I decided that I would assume a position of leadership when needed. I became the society's president, which allowed me to develop my time management skills, creativity, and efficiency. I organized an fundraiser for the hurricane Harvey disaster victims where all

One deciding to serve their surrounding community in an attempt to better the lives of people living in that community is one of the most selfless actions one individual person can perform. Throughout my time in high school career I committed myself to serving the broader community in order to better society whether it be me serving as Co-President of Life is Delicious or raising money for Special Olympics Connecticut by doing the Penguin Plunge.

At a young age I discovered a passion for helping others and I have continued to be passionate about serving my community since then. At the age of eight years old I began the first year of what would soon be my ten year membership of 4-H. Through that program and my church’s youth group I truly began to understand what selfless service was all about. I first began helping others by walking dogs at the local shelter and helping my 4-H club clean the sides of the highways. I later was able to experience several mission trips that opened my eyes to the larger aspect of service. My love for helping people continued to grow as I got older and I continued to find ways to make a difference. One of my favorite experiences was getting to help cook and serve a meal at a homeless

It seems that when most people decide to enter the profession of law, they imagine working for a big firm, with a big office, and a big salary; this has never been my dream. My dream is to serve and see if I can make at least a small difference. I know it sounds corny, but I have always believed that I have a responsibility to give back to the people that have given me so much. That’s what has and always will drive me. Whether I end up serving as the city attorney for a small town like Chinook, or holding the highest office a public servant can, I am setting out on this endeavor of my life hoping just to simply help

To work in the field of criminal justice, whether with rehabilitating offenders or in research analysis, has always been a goal of mine stemming from the beginning of my undergraduate studies at Lakeland University. It is in the Reentry Unit of the Department of Corrections, that there is the emphasis to work with offenders in order to reduce recidivism with the focus of providing support in educational programming, skill building, and goal planning to prepare offenders for community reintegration. Overall, the Reentry Unit of correctional system is an integral portion that provides a pathway for offenders to reintegrate.

There are many reasons why I selected the field of criminal justice as a major. This field is so broad that it’s not just one job that I would be limited too if and when I get a job in this feild. Helping others as well as Unique experiences in different opportunities. Ever since I was a young boy, probably about the age of three i always wanted to be a police officer.

I am interested in participating in this fellowship program because having an understanding public policy is key to initiate social reform. In my undergraduate career, I double-majored in Legal Studies and Sociology. I focused on social inequalities present in society and studied topics ranging from immigration to the criminal justice system and the workings of the Supreme Court. Through my volunteer and internship experiences, I found a passion for advocacy in Latino communities and immigrant rights. I realized that many of the issues Latino and immigrant communities face in the United States stem from policies that dictate funding and enact restrictions on health care, education, travel, social services, and employment.

Learning has always been rather enjoyable to me. I’ve learned from people whom I’d not once thought I would connect with. This is what I find to be beautiful about learning it can be done anywhere and often is unexpected. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in criminal justice and criminology, I initiated the next level of learning in my career with the state of North Carolina as a correctional officer and I have recently embarked on a new journey in my career and joined community corrections. I’m optimistic about advancement with in the criminal justice field and it is my professional goal to advance as high in the chain of command as possible.

The reason I have chosen to further my education in Criminal Justice is because I would like to become an FBI agent. I’m a single mother of two beautiful girls and the road thus far was not easy. Having to put school on hold due to several medical issues, that’s all in the past as we speak. I would like to continue to be the best role model for my children. I need to make a better foundation for them.

I am a deputy for the Giles County Sheriffs Department. My initial exposure to law enforcement and the field of criminal justice originated during my 14 years in the Army. Through four deployments I gained various forms of experience over several disciplines, retaining useful knowledge from each. My deployments ranged from the role of a military police officer in Kaiserslautern, Germany to detainee operations in Camp Bucca, Iraq, and missions to train Jordanian and Bulgarian soldiers in tactical operations while in their countries. I was blessed in my military career to visit several countries, some allowing for more touristic opportunities than others.

Working in the legal system and the Criminal Justice system is a dream and a commitment for me. I promised myself and the good Lord that I would pursue a degree in legal system/criminal justice system. My ultimate goal is to help the legal system and help refine the criminal justice system. These systems have failed so many people but I believe in the good of the system.

Service learning has given me the new opportunity experience helping others and including myself. I enjoy volunteer work because It’s a way of giving back to the community, but also I’ve become confident in public speaking. In addition, volunteer work is a great rewarding experience, and it 's also helped me develop social skills, by supporting others. The contribute can make a positive impact in many ways, Barack Obama said, “ the best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the work with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” There are element that could promise will succeed in life, however, I believe to learn and discover. I will continue volunteering work whenever I can, and I strongly encourage people to join volunteer work because the meaningful impact the lives of their and help thousands of the students confront in reading. It was a great pleasure for me to contribute to the organization to the development of the community through Political Science class volunteering work. The impact that was able to make our community better future.