DESCRIPTION:
This course will prepare online students to employ skills needed for employment as a protection officer. It describes many situations and tasks encountered by those working in the security industry. It also discusses appropriate procedures and techniques for many actions required to be taken by certified protection officers.
Semester 1 discusses security concepts, alarm system fundamentals, access control, and detection technology. It also addresses responses to fire and hazardous material events.
Semester 2 discusses workplace crimes and violence, crisis intervention, emergency planning, and acts of terrorism.
CREDITS:
1 Credit
PREREQUISITES:
Career Elective Certified Protection Officer 1
Career Elective Certified Protection Officer 2