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Criminologist



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Researching behavioral patterns to determine ways of reducing crime
Researching behavioral patterns to determine ways of reducing crime

Criminologists examine the systems by which people accused of crimes are brought to justice, attempt to explain the reasons for criminal behaviour and suggest ways crime might be reduced. 

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Duties and Tasks

Criminologists may perform the following tasks:

  • study the ways certain criminal justice agencies operate including the law courts, police services, prisons and community-based correction centres
  • analyse and interpret data received on the incidence of crime and the operation of the justice system
  • provide information about crime and the ways in which people are processed by the criminal justice system
  • catalogue information about the possible causes of crime and the crimes committed
  • compile crime statistics and develop ways in which crime solving resources can be best used
  • analyse and develop crime prevention strategies
  • evaluate all aspects of crime and the criminal justice system
  • research criminological issues such as those pertaining to offenders, victims of crime and sentencing.

Specialisations

Criminologists may specialise in organisational research, victimology, corporate crime or juvenile justice. They may work in the legal field, which tries to make sure that laws keep up with changes in society. They may also work in the social/psychological fields, which study the effects of the criminal justice system or the factors which contribute to offending behaviour by individuals.

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Learning Area History  
Work Demand Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Law, Security and Defence  
Work Interest Analytic or Scientific  
Organising or Clerical  
Skill Level Professional Jobs  
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Personal Requirements

  • analytical ability
  • personal integrity
  • interested in welfare and human behaviour
  • interested in working with disadvantaged groups.

Related Industries

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Social Professionals

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Social Science Professionals (ALL AUSTRALIA)
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Earnings

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Australian Institute of Criminology
Crime and Misconduct Commission (QLD)
NSW Police, Recruitment Branch
Police Recruiting Branch, WA Police Academy
Police Recruiting Section, South Australia Police
Queensland Police Service, Recruitment Section
Recruiting Centre, Tasmania Police Headquarters
The Police Recruitment Officer, Northern Territory Police
Victoria Police Recruitment Services Branch, Victoria Police Centre

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia