Criminal Justice: Public/Private Security
The criminal justice public/private security sector serves various individuals in businesses, companies, and schools. The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) criminal justice public/private security faculty exposes students to security through technology, citizen protection, and law.
Our program offers specialized knowledge in developing and maintaining security processes. The program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in the public/private security sector, such as a business owner, police officer, or school employee.
A certificate in Criminal Justice Public/Private Security from WCCCD prepares you for work across various roles such as:
- Architect
- Business employee/owner
- Corrections Officer
- Operations Personnel
- Police Officer
- Public/Private Education
- Retail
What’s the Job Outlook for Criminal Justice Public/Private Security?
Criminal justice public/private security individuals are responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the organization’s corporate security vision, strategy, and programs. Criminal Justice Public/Private Security certified individuals work in such areas as private, corporate, business, and residential property settings, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), casinos, automotive companies, hospitals, and shopping malls.
Employment of security guards and gaming surveillance officers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Overall, job opportunities should be excellent, especially for security guards. Within the Detroit metropolitan area, opportunities exist within casinos, automotive companies, hospitals, and corporations.
What’s Required to Complete the Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Program?
A certificate in the Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Program from WCCCD requires 31 credits to complete.
As a criminal justice public/private security student at WCCCD, you’ll take criminal justice and security-focused courses for your program.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their certificate. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Certificate?
Most CJPPS students take three semesters (1.5 years) to complete certificate prerequisites and required courses.
What Will I Learn as a Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Student?
The Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience in trend analysis, risk analysis, security surveys, and the application of crime prevention through environmental design. WCCCD criminal justice public/private security students learn how to address different security-related events, conduct site surveys, and utilize proactive security measures. Courses cover various topics such as criminal investigation, asset protection, and security.
Recommended course sequence:
Where is WCCCD’s Criminal Justice Program Offered?
The Criminal Justice Public/Private Security Program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus. The campus also offers classes for other criminal justice-related certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
Contact Info
Criminal Justice: Corrections
Contact Information:
Phone: 313-496-2600
Email: edaffairs@wcccd.edu
