Criminal Justice

Highlights

• Develop the mind and body through a physical fitness regimen and defensive tactics training

• Use current computer programs, technology, and methods for the identification and management of the criminal population

• Learn how to use drug testing, identification and analysis equipment

• Use investigative techniques to solve crimes and to mediate terrorist attacks

• Research and analyze current trends and issues in public safety

• Practice life saving techniques, terrorist assessment training and SWAT tactics

• Learn advanced emergency vehicle operations techniques

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ADMISSION STANDARDS

• 2.0 Cumulative GPA

• C or Better in Biology & other Science Courses

• Credit earned in Algebra 1

• Excellent Attendance

Before Internships/Advanced Placement:

• Must pass a criminal background check

• Must complete a physical and pass a drug test

Is this you?

  • I am a good citizen
  • I want to help people
  • I am high energy
  • I work well under pressure

Career Opportunities Upon Graduation:

•  Private Security Officer

•  Correctional Officer

•  Military Police

•  Emergency Dispatching

• Transportation Safety Administration (TSA)

With additional Training/Education:

• Local & State Police Agencies

• Probation Officer

• Parole Officer

• Social Work

• Drug & Alcohol Counseling

• Computer Investigative Specialist

• Local, State, & Federal Law Enforcement

• Electronic Offender Surveillance

• Deputy Sheriff

• Crime Scene Technician

• U.S. Border Patrol

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• U.S. Marshals Service

CERTIFICATIONS: *Earn ODE Credential Points Toward Graduation

(*Earn Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Credential Points toward Graduation during your junior and senior years)

• ORDC Correctional Officer Provisional (*12 points)
• APCO Dispatching (*4 points)
• CPR/First Aid (*1 point)
• OC Pepper Spray (*1 point)
• ASP Baton Cert (*1 point)
• NIMS 100-Intro Incident Command for Law Enforcement (*4 points)
• NIMS 200-Basic Incident Command System for Initial     Response (*1 point)
• NIMS 700-Intro to Nat’l Incident Mgt System (*4 points)
• NIMS 800-Intro National Response Framework (*1 point)
• Taser Certification (*1 point)


Non-ODE Certifications
• NIMS 5-Intro Hazardous Material
• NIMS 106-Workplace Violence
• NIMS 906/907 Workplace Awareness & Active Shooter

Typical Wages:
     • $20,000 t0 $80,000 depending on training and degrees

Some Area Employers Include:
Police Departments, State Highway Patrol, Sheriffs’ Departments, Ohio Department of Corrections, U.S. Armed Forces

Partnering with:

  • Marion Technical College
  • North Central State College
  • Tri-Rivers Center For Adult Education

Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and advanced training in security services, U.S. Military, and Department of Corrections.

Tri-Rivers Career Center  affirms that equal opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, and ancestry of person.

Instructor:
David Mack

740-389-8558