Objective of Field
A 360 degree approach exposing students to the diversity of employment opportunities in the area of criminal justice and homeland security.
Job Duties
- Patrol
- Enforce local and state criminal and vehicular law
- Traffic control
- Crime prevention and education
- Maintain public order
- Prisoner transport
- Emergency radio operations
- Crime scene investigation
- Handling evidence
Certification Tests
- APCO Emergency Tele-communicator
- PATH
- OC Pepper Spray
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Fire Safety
Planned Courses
- Introduction to Criminal Justice (College Credit)
- Crime Scene Documentation (NIJ Module)
- Evidence Collection
- Defensive Tactics, Weapon Retention, Self Defense
- Criminal Laws and Procedures
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Traffic Stops
- Drug and DUI Enforcement
- Terrorism and Rapid Deployment
- Nation Incident Management System
- Emergency Tele-Communicator
- Corrections
- Courtroom Testimony
- Accident Investigations
Employment/Job Outlook
Forensic Science Technicians will have a 13% increase in demand by 2014 in PA. Probation and Corrections Officers will have a 6% increase in demand by 2014 in PA.
Legal Occupations will have a 10% increase in demand by 2014 in PA. Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs will have a 6% increase in demand by 2014 in PA
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Entry Level
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Higher Education Options
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911 Dispatcher
Private Security
Corrections Officer
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Municipal Police Officer Education and Training
Commission Act 120 Police Academy
2-Year Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
4-Year Degree in Criminal Justice
Administration of Justice Forensic Science
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How to find out more
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