Criminology and Forensic Careers Seminar

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Criminology and Forensic Careers Seminar

• Career Development
• Dr Paul Redmond redmonp_at_hope.ac.uk

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Psychology is a sound foundation for many jobs
and a rich and full lifeThe Independent,
26/08/03
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Psychologist claims Im the love rival Kill
Bill Uma would really like to murder

• News of the World, October 19, 2003

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Ive been involved in truly pioneering work, in
a discipline that cuts across the arts and the
sciences

• The Independent, 26/08/03

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12 per cent of Psychologists work as retail
assistants

• Daily Telegraph, Nov.12, 2003

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Mum is psyched by career success

• UK Newsquest Regional Press July 17, 2003

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Women graduates told flirt your way to the top

• The Observer,  January 12, 2003

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Psychologists Thrive in new Speed Dating Craze.

• Sunday Telegraph, 25 July 2004

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Psychology students going from strength to
strength.

• 13 April, 2005

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From Psychology student to dressing the divas.

• Daily Mirror, 17 March 2005

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Hangovers are routine for high-flier
psychologists

• London Evening Standard, 1/9/03

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What do Psychologists really do?
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Psychology, 2003

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  Psy All UK
• UK employment 58.7 61.1
• Overseas work 1.2 1.9
• Working and studying 10.2 8.7
• Higher degree 7.5 6.4
• Teacher training 4.8 2.7
• Other training 3.2 4.6
• Overseas training 0.2 0.2
• Not available 5.9 5.4
• Unemployed 6.2 6.6
• Other 2.2 2.3

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Psychology, type of jobs

• Health childcare 19.0
• Professional / Technical 17.4
• Clerical secretarial 14.6
• Retail 11.4
• General managers 9.9
• Business Finance 6.7
• Teaching 3.3
• Marketing sales 2.5

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Psychology, Professional / Technical jobs

• Social welfare professionals 6.7
• Psychologists 3.7
• Public sector professionals 2.9
• University researchers 0.9
• Other researchers 0.9
• Clinical Psychologists 0.8
• Other 1.5

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Specific careers
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• Forensic psychologist
• Probation officer
• Police officer
• Scenes of Crime Officer
• Prison Officer

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Forensic Psychologist (prison and probation
services)

• Work mainly in the prison and probation service
  to develop intervention techniques and treatment
  programmes for use with offenders and those under
  supervision.
• Develop treatment interventions for offenders to
  address their psychological needs (e.g. manage
  depression, etc).
• Min. entry GBR 21 degree ideally a PG
  qualification, accredited by BPS.
• Pre-entry experience usually required in a
  relevant field (probation / prisons)
• Training achievement of M.Sc. in Forensic
  Psychology plus Stage 2 of BPS Dip. in F. Psych
  (2 years supervised practice).
• Starting salaries - 15,804 - 18,912. Salaries
  after 10-15 yrs - 27,023 - 38,898.
• Apply direct to HM Prison Service or Nat.
  Probation Service.
• Demand significant one of fastest growing
  areas of employment for psychology graduates
  (Grad. Prospects, 2005).

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• My job is different every day. It helps if
  youre open minded and willing to work at it
  because Im sure not every prison is as accepting
  of the benefits of a psychology department as
  Chelmsford. With the Prison Service I honestly
  feel like Im doing something that matters. A lot
  of people inside are hurting and if my work can
  make a difference to them then thats what its
  all about.
• Kerry Anderson is a Trainee Forensic Psychologist
  at HMP Chelmsford. 

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Probation Officer
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Probation Officer

• Work with offenders by combining continuous
  assessment and management of risk with the
  provision of expert supervision
• Work closely with police and prison officers plus
  local authorities, health, education and housing
• Training 2 year Dip. Probation Studies, managed
  by 42 probation boards via regional consortia (in
  effect, this is a second degree, completed in 2
  years)
• Fierce competition experience counts!
• Trainees employed by individual services and
  receive salary. Trainees receive 13,455.
• Qualified 19,443 26,226.

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Police Officer

• Applicants must pass Police Initial Recruitment
  tests (cognitive physical)
• Graduates can compete for the High Potential
  Development Scheme
• Extensive career options, e.g. C.I.D., Child
  Protection, Training, Operational
• Training 2-year probationary period
• Civilian jobs include Scenes of Crime Officers
• Salaries 19,227 (training) 21,462
  post-probation Sargeant 30,186 - 33,927
  Inspector 37,551 - 41,952
• Familiarisation courses available with local
  forces.

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Scenes of Crime Officer

• Civilians employed predominantly by police
  forces
• Attend crime scenes and collect evidence
• Unsociable hours travel work can be
  distressing
• Complete 9-week course at National Centre for
  Scientific Support Criminal Investigation
  (Durham University). Usually employer-funded.
  Later, take Diploma course CPD.
• Posts advertised in press and via constabulary
  websites.

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Police-related jobs

• Forensic Intelligence Units
• Forensic Administration
• Fingerprint Units
• Chemical Enhancement Laboratories

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Prison Officer

• In addition to custodial duties, Prison Officers
  are called upon to build up and maintain close
  relationships with those in their charge
• Starting salary 16,896 - 24,868 managers
  20,000 - 41,000. Seniors up to 70,000.
• Mobile grade means you could work anywhere in
  UK
• All must pass entry test
• Graduates can apply for Intensive Development
  Scheme from this, can rapid promotion
  Competition intense 20 places / 3,000
  applicants
• New officers have 12 month probationary period
• Employer HM Prison Service

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• Im a people person and feel Im helping people
  on the inside with their simple basic needs, like
  making sure they get their shower or a phone card
  to phone their families. Its different from
  every other job Ive done because its a
  challenge and I love challenges. Its my perfect,
  well paid job.
• Kamaljit Sachdera is a Prison Officer at
  Pentonville Prison in London

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Conclusion

• Jobs in this field are competitive and often
  over-subscribed
• Many have serious lifestyle implications
• Academic skills experience drive and
  determination success
• Contacts are essential
• Pay scales are average for UK graduate jobs. Pay
  improves upon qualification
• Further study and/or training is all-but
  inevitable
• But, options for Hope Psychology graduates can be
  exceptional!

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Nearly all rich and powerful people are not
notably talented, educated, charming or good
looking.
Point 1.

• They became rich and powerful by wanting to be
  rich and powerful. (Arden, 2003)

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Your vision of where or who you want to be is the
greatest asset you have.
Point 2.

• Without having a goal its hard to score.

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Dont Seek Praise. Seek Criticism.
Point 3.

• Get a mentor - an honest mentor.

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The Perosn Who Does Not Make Mistakes Is
Unlikeley To Make Anything
Point 4.

• Failures and false starts are an essential
  precondition of success.

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Behave as if you are in business for yourself.
Point 5.

• Because you are.

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Richard Bransons RulesFollow your
passions.Keep it simple.Get the best people to
help you.Re-create yourself.Play.Source
Fortune on Branson/10.03
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Career Development

• Career consultations with qualified staff
• Job Zone full part-time paid jobs
• Outlook Student Mentoring Scheme
• Careers fairs
• Opportunities to work study overseas
• Psychometric tests and assessments

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Top Career Websites

• www.hope.ac.uk/careers
• www.prospects.ac.uk
• www.gvp.org.uk (Username vacancy Password
  partnership)
• www.merseyworkplace.com
• www.business-bridge.org.uk
• www.gttr.ac.uk
• www.bps.org.uk

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Criminology and Forensic Careers Seminar

• Career Development
• Dr Paul Redmond redmonp_at_hope.ac.uk