This major is a continuation of Criminal Justice I; and will focus more on advanced patrol tactics, criminal investigations, and advanced jail detention concepts. Students will also focus on public safety, community policing, and community relations. Interactive activities and projects will reinforce knowledge gained in the classroom. Workforce connections such as police ride-a-long, job shadowing, and internships; will be explored.
Hands-on activities will include participation in SkillsUSA contests. Students will also apply their knowledge with traffic stops, report writing, jail detention, radio procedures, crime scene investigation, forensic processes, and evidence packaging.
Law Enforcement Officer
Security Guard (Unarmed)
Private Investigator
Corrections Officer
Dispatcher
Criminal Justice Officer
Jailer
Deputy Sheriff
Courtroom Security
Event Staff
Patrol Tactics II
120
Criminal Investigations II
120
Detention & Jailer
120
Public Safety
120
Workforce Connections
120
Total
600
WorkKeys®, an assessment tool from the ACT® organization, measures skills employers have identified as critical to job success in their industry and are used in hiring and promoting employees. Students are able to earn the ACT®-issued National Career Readiness Certificate by meeting the score requirements for their job field on three WorkKeys® assessments.
Matching the right employees with the right job creates employee job satisfaction, increased self-confidence and the best wages possible for the employee. The employer benefits with reduced turnover and training, increased productivity and overall company success. To learn about the WorkKeys® scores needed for your future career field visit Job Profiles.
In order to be successful in a career, students will need to meet all technical and academic standards related to their career of choice at Meridian. Meridian offers rigorous programs of study designed in cooperation with business and industry to ensure students are fully prepared for the demands of the workplace.
When a student completes all standards as set forth in their program of study, they will be considered a graduate of Meridian and receive the Career Ready Credential. Students who do not meet these standards will not be considered graduates of Meridian. Students should have:
Students earning a Career Ready Credential may also earn the Postsecondary Ready Endorsement, Citizenship Ready Endorsement and the National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
Apply for admission as a high school student. Apply for admission as an adult. Contact the Career Planning Center with questions at 405.377.3333.