First, let's get to know a little about the race; criminology studies criminal behaviors manifested by criminals, antisocial practices and behaviors that contravene current legal regulations.
Therefore, as a result of their scientific knowledge and techniques, in addition to the use of specialized equipment, criminologists can direct the investigation of criminal acts and events. Consequently, they can determine alleged responsibilities, identify perpetrators and finally substantiate the file. This serves as the basis for the work of lawyers, prosecutors and judges.
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In his work he detects irregular situations, analyzes them and intervenes from his perspective. All work is in a responsible, ethical and humanistic way. Using scientific procedures, with critical thinking and reasoning, he formulates and recreates theories, to finally understand the activity of the antisocial.
Its field of action is certainly a reference for other areas of knowledge. Such as victimology, criminal science, law, and forensic science. Also in Expert Sciences, Criminalistics, Crimino - Victimology and Fingerprints.
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Some activities carried out by Criminology professionals can be mentioned:
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- Design and apply strategies. All aimed at protecting and treating victims of criminal acts.
- Prevent the occurrence of criminal acts.
- Intervene in social problems that lead to criminal actions.
- Apply forensic science techniques and systems for the identification of people.
- Apply negotiation strategies and reactive strategies to deter and address ongoing criminal activities.
- Evaluate programs to prevent crime rates.
- Apply techniques for reintegration to the ex-convict society.
- Evaluate and assess criminal profiles.
In this article you will find:
Where do you study Criminology in Mexico?
In Mexico City there are no university institutions where you can study Criminology. However, it is possible to do it in the following states. Therefore, if you want to be a criminologist, you should visit the following locations:
- New Lion
- Puebla
- Queretaro
- Tamaulipas
- Tlaxcala
Kinds of work
Criminologists are professionals who can find workplaces in public sector companies. That is, in government institutions. Likewise, in private sector security companies and even on their own. You can perform activities as a private detective. Therefore, some examples of these jobs are:
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- The Attorney General's Office (PGJ).
- The Attorney General's Office (PGR).
- Care and retention centers for minors who manifest or present criminal behavior.
- All Public Security entities.
- The Superior Court of Justice.
- P. Specialized.
- Human rights institutions.
- Private businesses.
- Prevention organizations and institutions.
- Banking institutions.
So how much does a Criminologist earn in Mexico?
Criminology is in the 42nd place in the ranking of the highest paid professions in Mexico, at the beginning a newly graduated criminologist receives a monthly income from schooling of 9,685 Mexican pesos, that is, a monthly average nationwide of approximately US $ 555.
In addition, if he has a postgraduate degree, his salary is increased until reaching an average of 16,974 Mexican pesos, approximately US $ 867 of average monthly salary.
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Finally, the experience of the professional, in the labor field, can probably mean a better salary.
