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Despite the significance of armed robbery in the criminal justice system, the media and in the public mind there has been little systematic research or writing on the subject beyond the popular accounts. In both the USA and the UK there remains a large gap in the literature on the subject, which this book aims to fill. It provides a comprehensive account of armed robbery, based on extensive research with 350 armed robbers in prison, and on work with two police armed response units Despite the significance of armed robbery in the criminal justice system, the media and in the public mind there h

- Quick Facts: summarizes important facts - Overview: briefly introduces duties and responsibilities - History: describes the history of the job in relation to the industry or field - The Job: describes primary and secondary duties - Requirements: discusses high school and post-secondary education and training as well as any necessary certification or licensing and personal requirements for success - Exploring: offers suggestions on how to gain experience and knowledge in a field before making firm educational and financial commitments - Employers: gives an overview of typical places of employment - Starting Out: suggests the best ways to land a first job - Advancement: presents an expected career path and how to get on it - Earnings: lists salary ranges and typical fringe benefits - Work Environment: looks at the work conditions and surroundings associated with a certain job - Outlook: summarizes the job's potential growth or decline in terms of the general economy and industry projections - For More Information: lists organizations that provide career information.

"There is a wide range of exciting and satisfying military careers available without a college diploma. The military offers thousands of specialized jobs, and the majority of those have direct civilian counterparts. In the military, you earn a steady paycheck from the moment you sign up. If you join at age 18, you can serve a full 20 years and retire at age 38! What's more, the U.S. armed forces offer excellent educational benefits. After your tour of enlistment is over, a program called the Montgomery GI Bill provides financial support for you to continue your education. As a member of the U.S. armed forces, you are part of an organization that is important in the world. You're helping to defend the national security of the United States."--Provided by publisher