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Certificate of Completion
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This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions within the field of law enforcement. Students will learn about the historical evolution of policing in America and social issues in law enforcement. Topics also include federal, state, local, and special jurisdiction law enforcement agencies, laws of arrest, police functions, patrol strategies, evidence handling, police ethics, discretion, and behavior, crime prevention, and contemporary issues in policing and society. Course serves as preparation for high school students, adult reentry students, or general student population seeking entry-level employment in law enforcement. Upon completion of this program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion in Law Enforcement.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be prepared to enter entry-level jobs related to law enforcement.
- Students will be employed or seek employment in the field or a related field.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
- Students will be able to begin a pathway from noncredit to employment or enrollment in Mt. SAC’s credit-bearing programs.
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Required Courses
- Security Managers
Security Managers
SOC Career Code: 11-3013.01Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Typical Hourly Salary$38.61The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$109,820.03Annual Job Openings1,761Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Emergency Management Directors
Emergency Management Directors
SOC Career Code: 11-9161.00Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Typical Hourly Salary$44.47The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$118,248.00Annual Job Openings92Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Compliance Managers
Compliance Managers
SOC Career Code: 11-9199.02Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
Typical Hourly Salary$42.20The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$122,446.43Annual Job Openings14,486Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Loss Prevention Managers
Loss Prevention Managers
SOC Career Code: 11-9199.08Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
Typical Hourly Salary$42.20The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$122,446.43Annual Job Openings14,486Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Labor Relations Specialists
Labor Relations Specialists
SOC Career Code: 13-1075.00Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Typical Hourly Salary$39.36The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$105,534.68Annual Job Openings807Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Security Management Specialists
Security Management Specialists
SOC Career Code: 13-1199.07Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.68The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$83,041.02Annual Job Openings17,428Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
SOC Career Code: 33-1012.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Typical Hourly Salary$64.81The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$165,380.80Annual Job Openings931Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
SOC Career Code: 33-3021.00Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Typical Hourly Salary$46.33The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$115,086.39Annual Job Openings1,087Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Identification and Records Officers
SOC Career Code: 33-3021.02Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Typical Hourly Salary$46.33The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$115,086.39Annual Job Openings1,087Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
SOC Career Code: 33-3051.00Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Typical Hourly Salary$43.67The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$113,357.35Annual Job Openings7,166Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
SOC Career Code: 43-5031.00Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.
Typical Hourly Salary$29.59The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$75,035.74Annual Job Openings1,054Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Security Managers
