13 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $38,370 · projected growth +0.4%. See full occupation profile →
Course
Advanced Law Enforcement
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize proper patrol techniques and radio communicationsDemonstrate techniques for officer and violator contactDemonstrate correct notetaking and notebook constructionDemonstrate proper methods of searching and transporting subjectsGenerate an incident reportAnalyze the ethical and professional responsibilities of law enforcement officers
Course
Career Pathway Project (CPP) for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, process, or product related to LawConduct independent research related to a selected project conceptWrite a detailed report on the chosen project, demonstrating correct usage of standard writing formatProduce an original multimedia presentation based upon project resultsDesign a project portfolio that includes documentation of components of the project
Certificate
Certificate in School Resource Officer Training
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice with Private Security emphasis
Arkansas Baptist College
Certificate
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Passaic County Community College
Certificate
Emergency Management
Passaic County Community College
Course
Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speakingObtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcementObtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American societyResearch, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common lawDescribe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal professionModel appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technology
Course
Introduction to Public Safety
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the origins and development of American law enforcement and crime prevention programsAnalyze structure and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement agenciesSummarize private security functions. to CorrectionsCompare and contrast local, state, federal, and privately contracted incarceration facilitiesCompare and contrast local, state, federal, and private institutional programsDescribe the relationship between inmate rights and prison reform
Course
Law Enforcement and Corrections
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate patrol techniques and the use of radio communications equipmentDescribe procedures for contact between officer and violatorDescribe the necessary contents of a law enforcement notebookDescribe appropriate methods for searching and transporting subjectsDescribe the contents of an incident reportExplain methods for proper transportation of prisoners in a correctional system