(ARA) - For more than a year, the slow economy has led to millions of people being laid off from their jobs. Both the jobless, and those lucky enough to have jobs right now, are looking for more secure fields. One area that is not only incredibly stable but expected to grow over the next decade is criminal justice.
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However, the BLS says, there will be more competition for jobs in federal and state law enforcement agencies than for jobs in local agencies. Bilingual applicants with a bachelor's degree and several years of law enforcement or military experience, especially investigative experience, will have the best opportunities in federal agencies.
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