Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1111 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $234,187,200 | $315,411,200 | $396,635,200 | $477,859,200 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,664,000 | $265,039,840 | $359,417,760 | $453,793,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $224,036,800 | $297,232,000 | $370,427,200 | $443,622,400 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $161,241,600 | $254,993,440 | $348,747,360 | $442,499,200 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $164,528,000 | $256,520,160 | $348,510,240 | $440,502,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $174,532,800 | $262,475,200 | $350,417,600 | $438,360,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $156,062,400 | $245,752,000 | $335,441,600 | $425,131,200 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,467,200 | $250,063,840 | $336,662,560 | $423,259,200 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $162,032,000 | $248,878,240 | $335,726,560 | $422,572,800 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $167,648,000 | $251,201,600 | $334,755,200 | $418,308,800 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | 6 | $100,430 |
| Texas A&M International University | 5 | $72,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | 4 | $79,137 |
| Arizona State University | 3 | $120,000 |
| University of Scranton | 3 | $71,333 |
| University of New Haven | 3 | $110,889 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | 3 | $72,500 |
| SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $48,600 |
| ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY | 2 | $82,316 |
| Mercyhurst University | 2 | $70,500 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | $77,229 |
| 2021 | 5 | $71,213 |
| 2022 | 6 | $84,533 |
| 2023 | 20 | $69,569 |
| 2024 | 44 | $75,124 |
| 2025 | 36 | $71,323 |
| 2026 | 4 | $84,955 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.5 |
| Law and Government | 4.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 38.9% |
| Post-first professional | 25.6% |
| Some college | 10.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.3% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.6% |
| High school diploma | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Google Docs Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Blackboard Learn Blackboard software Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Course management system software DOC Cop Desire2Learn LMS software Distance learning software
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