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Security Careers Academy

Law Enforcement

 

If you:
• like working with people
• like helping people
• like challenging and demanding work
• are energetic
• are highly motivated
• are dependable
... then this program is for you!

 

Career Opportunities: Law Enforcement

  • Security Officer
  • Patrol Officer
  • Court Officer
  • Corrections/Parole Officer
  • Private Investigator
  • Security Survey Specialist
  • Security Manager/Consultant
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • State Trooper
  • Local Police Officer
    Law Enforcement
  • Military Police Officer
  • Firefighter
  • Forensic Technician
  • Federal Agent
  • Social Service Worker
  • Penal Institution Worker
  • Paralegal/Law Office Work

 

About the Program:

Students prepare for employment with County, State and Federal government, private security, military careers and law enforcement agencies or for further education in criminal justice.

 

Topics of Study: Law Enforcement

  • Fingerprinting
  • Patrol Methods
  • Criminal and Civil Law
  • Investigations Procedures and Techniques
  • Client Contact
  • Clinical Work Experiences
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • CPR, First Aid and AED
  • Crime Prevention Equipment
  • Detention Equipment (Alarm Systems)
  • Forensic Science
  • Business Management
  • Fire Science
  • Defensive Tactics/Boxing
  • Security Guard License
  • Firearms Safety Certification

Available Academic Credit:

  • Career and Financial Management
  • Technical Reading and Writing
  • Technical Math
  • Technical Science
  • Health
  • Physical Education (.5 credit Senior Year)
  • Participation in Government (.5 credit Second Year)

Additional Information:

Uniforms must be worn in the Law Enforcement program. For most employment in this field, a student must be bondable and pass a fingerprint investigation.