What skills will I learn?
Use of force judgment
Communications skills
Leadership skills to include public speaking
Bloodborne pathogens
CPR/First Aid Certification
AED certification
Job interviewing skills
Criminal justice career exploration
Professionalism, integrity, loyalty and what they mean in the criminal justice system

What equipment will I be trained to use?
Fiberglass and magnetic fingerprinting brushes
Fingerprint powders and lifting tape
Evi dence collection bags and markers
Digital camera and/or video camera
Desktop computers
Measuring tapes

What personal qualities and interests should I consider about myself?
Desire to help others
Ability to take charge of a challenging situation
Ability to problem solve, especially in stressful situations
Accuracy and thoroughness
Empathy and compassion
Personal responsibility
Ability to interact with difficult people and situations
Willingness to provide community service
Ability to write and speak well under scrutiny
Excellent attendance
Ability to take responsibility for own actions

What kind of jobs are available upon successful completion of this program?
Private security
Corporate security
School security
Military police
Police records clerk
Court clerk
Transportation Security Administration

With further education, what additional employment opportunities are available?
Police officer (age 21)
Fish and wildlife officer
Police dispatcher
Federal agent
Homeland security
Attorney – prosecutor, defense, civil
Paralegal
Judge
Correctional officer
Probation/parole officer
Forensic science
Medical examiner/coroner
Private investigator or investigator for a public agency

 

Public Safety and Security
Teena Calkin, Instructor

Tech prep agreements with Skagit Valley College and Wayland Baptist University

1 semester. May be taken 2 times with a grade of “C” or better to advance. Grade level 11-12.
Prerequisites: High reading level and good writing skills recommended.

Public Safety and Security students learn to work as part of a professional criminal justice team. Students will study the history of the criminal justice system, the three components and how they work together as well as the various role expectations within the criminal justice system. In addition to legal terminology, students will also study basic interview techniques, crime scene investigation including photography, basic fingerprinting techniques, basic report writing, and basic firearms safety. Second semester students will be exploring the juvenile justice system, learning and conducting traffic collision investigation, a more challenging crime scene investigation and learning how to work in an emergency dispatch center.
Students in this program are evaluated on the basis of written test scores, mastery of skills, professionalism, daily progress and internship participation. Community work service is a requirement with 15 hours of activities preferably related to law enforcement, law, corrections or security. Community work service is coordinated through the instructor and can be scheduled to fit student’s schedules.