JORDAN BARGE

The School of Criminal Justice is proud to feature standout student Jordan Barge!

Jordan is a proud First-Generation Latina student; she transferred to Rutgers-Newark from Raritan Valley Community College and is entering her senior year pursuing a BS in Criminal Justice. In addition, Jordan will complete a minor in Psychology and is an active student with the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America. While achieving academic success, she has also earned impressive field work experience as an undergrad. Interning with:

• The RVCC Achievement Center mentoring students with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can continue academic study.
• Somerset Prosecutor’s Office in the Special Victims Unit organizing evidence and assisting detectives in day-to-day tasks.
• Somerset Sheriff’s Department
• New Jersey Courts in the Criminal Division
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF) where she observed during undercover drug and firearm operations and sorted through surveillance footage. And participated in firearms training exercises, including range practice alongside Special Agents.
• Rutgers Newark Behavioral Dynamics Lab

Jordan has taken advantage of many opportunities offered at Rutgers Newark being awarded the Rutgers Eagleton Washington Award Program, School of Criminal Justice Academic Excellence Fund, the Daniel Anderl Protection Project Endowed Scholarship and the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America University Housing Award. These awards allowed her to participate in two internships in the DC area — Changing Perceptions, a leading non-profit that ensures the smooth reintegration and success of returning citizens, and the U.S Marshals Service in Virginia.

Jordan is also a Student Assistant in the School of Criminal Justice and a Scarlet Ambassador in the Admissions Office. Where she serves as a tour guide, assists in recruitment, and hosts prospective students and their families.

Last summer Jordan served as a Special Law Enforcement Officer in Deal New Jersey completing training at Monmouth Police Academy. She conducted patrols of assigned areas on foot and bicycle to ensure public safety and enforce local ordinances and performed routine traffic and crowd control.

Her career goal is to work with a federal agency as a special agent or a detective with a local agency. SCJ celebrates Jordan and recognizes her commitment to leadership and social justice.