Earn your Protection Officer certification M.O.A.B. (Management of Aggressive Behaviors, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid. Learn about criminal justice, public safety, legal systems, search and seizure, law enforcement procedures, and forensics from experienced law enforcement instructors.
Certifications
- Protection Officer
- CPR
- First Aid
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (M.O.A.B.)
- AZ Security Guard
- Mental Health First Aid
Things to Consider about This Program
- Physical training and physical scenarios occur throughout program
- Students will learn firearm safety and will handle artificial guns
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Professional behavior is expected due to mature content of class
- Students will learn handcuffing/detaining skills and therefore students will have these skills performed on them as well
- This class meets two Saturdays per month in addition to the two 4 hour weekday classes
- There will be visits to Police and 911 training centers
- Pima Community College Dual Enrollment requires an additional 4 hours of reading/preparation per week outside of regular class time
Direct Employment
- Security Guard
- Community Service Officer
- Corrections Officer
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Police Officer
- Sheriff Deputy
- Detective
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Gambling Surveillance Officer
- Attorney
- Forensic Crime Lab Scientist
Eligibility
Grades 10-12
Students must also complete the following:
- Pre-participation physical from healthcare provider (within the last year and updated annually)
- Comment start Accuplacer Reading Test (achieve at least 9th grade reading level)
Law, Public Safety & Security Classroom
JTED @ Camino Seco Campus
