PRIVATE SECURITY - 493A
Certificate Program 
Total Credits: 46

Nature of the Profession: Security guards, also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity and are the first responders on the premises. These workers protect their employer’s investment, enforce laws on the property, and deter criminal activity and other problems. They use radio and telephone communications to call for assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services as the situation dictates. Security guards write comprehensive reports outlining their observations and activities during their assigned shift. They also may interview witnesses or victims, prepare case reports, and testify in court.

All security officers must show good judgment and common sense, follow directions, testify accurately in court, and follow company policy and guidelines. In an emergency, they must be able to take charge and direct others to safety. In larger organizations, a security manager might oversee a group of security officers. In smaller organizations, however, a single worker may be solely responsible for all security.


Related Job Titles: Security Guard, Security Officer, Armored Car Guard, Gaming Surveillance Officer, Surveillance Agent, Financial Institution Enforcement Agent, Amusement Park Security, Corporate Security .

Please Note:

  • Students wishing to enroll in this program can not have a felony or domestic violence conviction.

  • Students can not be under a weapons disability or have any pending criminal charges.

  • Students must be 18 years of age before fire arms training.
COURSES

CREDITS
First Quarter
LENF 104 Private Security 12
SOCI 230 Social Problems 3
Second Quarter
CORR 115 Interviewing and Interpersonal Communication 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I 4
PSYC 110 Principles of Psychology 5
PSCI 104 American Government - American Democracy 3
Third Quarter
ENGL 102 English Composition II 4
LENF 108 Introduction to Terrorism 3
LENF 235 Internship 3
SOCI 231 Juvenile Delinquency 3
PSCI 105 American Government - Policy Making 3
Program Total 46

Last updated: September, 2009

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Information retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos159.htm (visited September 03, 2009).