18 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0243
This 18 credit-hour certificate program is designed to serve the needs of individuals who want the core education the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice program offers. Upon completion, students will be prepared and certified to seek entry level employment positions in the private security field, which include but are not limited to: security officers, loss prevention officers, private inspectors, and private detectives.
Completion of the Private Security Certificate also allows students to obtain certification through the state of Illinois as a security officer or private investigator (PERC Certification).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| LAE 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LAE 122 | Police Operations | 3 |
| LAE 135 | Forensics I | 3 |
| LAE 221 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LAE 235 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| LAE 275 | Security Guard Training | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Private Security Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Private Security Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| LAE 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LAE 122 | Police Operations | 3 |
| LAE 135 | Forensics I | 3 |
| LAE 221 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| LAE 235 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| LAE 275 | Security Guard Training | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the Department Chair to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the duties and responsibilities of a security guard which include public relations, ethics, and communications.
- Recognize, interpret and preserve physical evidence.
- Comprehend the legal obligations and constraints associated with law enforcement and security.
- Understand investigative procedures and responsibilities of law enforcement and security officers.
- Obtain State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Certification (PERC) for eligible security employment.