EHOVE Career Center

Law and Public Safety > Criminal Justice

The class is structured for anyone interested in working in the Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement fields. Students attending the program are interested in careers in local, state and federal police agencies, forensic labs, probation, court personnel, law or corrections. Our goal is to teach skills that will be useful in many occupations with a primary focus on the Criminal Justice process and how it functions. Students leave the program with a greater appreciation for the complexities of government operations and the difficulty in managing justice in an American Society.

Certifications offered through this program include: Private Security, Dispatch Training, CPR/AED/First Aid Training, Blood Borne Pathogens and Hazmat Awareness.

Senior Program Highlights

Role of various professions in law enforcement
Criminal law and procedures
Basic crime scene investigation
Report writing
Self Defense Techniques
Traffic control and enforcement
Emergency Medical/First Responder Training
Hazardous materials operations
Public Relations

Certification Opportunities
Upon completion of program and passing scores on exams, student may earn the following certifications:

Ohio Peace Officer Commission-Private Security
Public Dispatcher
CPR / AED

Personal Qualities Suggested

Ability to follow directions and perform detailed work
Ability to work alone or in a group
No felony criminal record
Understand and believe in the criminal justice system
Willing to meet grooming standards for entering a police academy

Suggested Courses

Biology
Additional Science
Algebra I
Two years of English
Keyboarding
Computer Application

Job Possibilities

Private Security
Forest and wildlife enforcement officer
Public Safety Dispatcher
At age 21, Local, state or federal police agency

Equipment Students Will Use

Handcuffs
Training Weapons
Crime Scene Processing Equipment
Computers
Patrol Vehicle
PBT Portable Breath Tester
Finger Printing Equipment
35mm/Digital Camera
Two-way radios

Articulation Agreements
Terra State Community College

Get Involved

Criminal Justice students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.