by admin on December 17, 2011
Have you ever wondered what a court reporter really does? This brief job description for a typical court reporter can give you some insight. Read on and you may just discover that being a court reporter is the perfect job for you.
Court Reporter Job Description
A court reporter’s primary job function is to record court proceedings verbatim (word-for-word). However, after her job is done recording, she is also responsible for transcribing the recording to a written format when required. The court reporter that works for a judge is also responsible for marking exhibits accurately so the exhibits can be properly included in any transcript. [click to continue…]
by admin on November 21, 2011
Becoming a parole officer is a straight forward process but can vary from state to state and based on whether the parole office works for the state or for the federal government. This article will give some general guidance for becoming a parole officer, point out the requirements for becoming a parole officer, and look at the parole officer’s salary and job outlook.
Parole officers are responsible for assisting individuals who have been paroled from prison re-establish themselves in society by helping them find jobs and services; ensuring they follow the terms of their parole as set forth by the parole board; and revoking parolees who violate those terms. Additionally, parole officers are responsible for establishing a plan for parolees to follow, which will presumably help parolees succeed while on parole. [click to continue…]
by admin on November 11, 2011
For those considering a career in forensic photography you may have some questions as to whether this is a good career for you. This article will touch on what forensic photographers do, forensic photography certification, how much forensic photographers earn, and more.
What Does a Forensic Photographer Do?
Forensic photographers are integral members of the crime scene investigator team. The forensic photographer is responsible for capturing a crime scene on film to be used by investigators and attorneys during trials. The photographer will take pictures of victims, evidence, and the actual location of the incident. The forensic photographer will also be called upon to testify regarding the photographs he has taken in certain cases. [click to continue…]
by admin on October 31, 2011
A career in forensic nursing is an exciting career and one that is in high demand. If you’ve been looking for information on forensic nursing, this post is a good place to start. This article will give you an overview of the forensic nursing career–what a forensic nurse does, how much a forensic nurse earns, where they work and more.
What Does A Forensic Nurse Do?
Forensic nursing is an area of nursing that not only provides patient care; it also requires the nurse to counsel patients who have been through traumatic event; collect evidence to be used in trials; communicate with legal professionals, such as police officers and attorneys; and testify at trials. Given the duties of this job, forensic nurses must be well trained, confident, and articulate.
Forensic nurses will typically work on cases involving sexual assault/rape, domestic violence, elder abuse and child abuse. There is also a more narrow area of forensic nursing that works on cases where the victim is already deceased. The forensic nurse in those cases will be used to either help identify the victim or help determine what has happened to person prior to their death. [click to continue…]