 We
have two college level ROP courses; Emergency Dispatching and a
Security Academy. These courses can help prepare students for work
as dispatchers in fire and police agencies or as security officers
while working as a security professional.
The Dispatch course is also P.O.S.T approved as meeting the basic
Dispatcher training for law enforcement agencies. It also
includes a Computer Aided Dispatch component using state of the art
computer technology. In addition, students participate in
"on-the-job" experience by working side by side with local police
and fire dispatchers. NOTE: Students must also meet POST
requirements for employment as Dispatchers!! Background checks
ARE done for the "Ride along" components, where they work with local
dispatchers. Those with Felony convictions and other
disqualifiers may not be eligible to participate in the program!
 The
Security Academy is 8 weeks long and is designed to give students a
variety of information that will assist them in getting hired as
security officers. The courses will meet the training requirements
for Firearms, First Aid/CPR, Baton, and Tear Gas requirements for
California Security Officers.
To enroll in these courses, call the Grossmont College ROP office
at
619-644-7550
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anything you like?
You have lots of choices to make!
Students planning careers in the Administration of Justice field
may choose from several programs to suit their specific objectives.
Each degree or certificate-oriented student must select one or more
areas of emphasis from among the following.
SECURITY ACADEMY (AOJ 171) 64 Hours (40 lecture, 24
laboratory) Description:
This Course involves a study of: the criminal justice system and the
role of the private security sector; the law relative to arrest,
search and moral, regal, and ethical use of force as a private
security person. Emphasis is placed on security operations,
emergency medical procedures, public relations, report writing, and
career opportunities in contract as well as proprietary security
services. Security and Investigative services, licensing or
requalification requirements for guard registration (guard card),
baton, and exposed firearms permit and California Commission on
Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) for chemical agents
for security officers. Course content includes an orientation to
the field of security as well as preparation for entry-level
employment with contract and proprietary security operations.
Emphasis is placed on the role of the security officer, private
security law, professionalism and ethics, CPR/First Aid, and job
search techniques. Patrol procedures, communications, report
writing, safety and security procedures, legal and ethical use of
force, basic investigations, and career opportunities in security
management will be discussed.
Individuals who wish to enroll in the Security Academy must
contact the Grossmont College Regional Occupational Programs (ROP)
at (619) 644-7550 to register. ROP courses are tuition-free.
Students pay for targets, ammunition and ear protection. Graduates
of the Security Academy who wish to obtain state licenses must pay
state licensing fees for the guard, baton, tear gas, and exposed
firearms permits. In addition, students who wish to receive 3 units
of college credit for the course must register at Grossmont
Admissions and Records Office for credit and pay appropriate fees.
Registration for college credit is highly recommended. Course credit
may be used to fulfill elective requirements in a degree program.
Note: To obtain licenses from the State of California, applicants
must meet the following conditions:
- NO felony convictions.
- No misdemeanor convictions (certain misdemeanor convictions
allowable with prior instructor approval, immediate job placement
not available with misdemeanor conviction).
- U.S. citizen or legal resident.
- Age 18 at time of course completion.
- Not under psychiatric care.
May not have received less than honorable discharge from armed
forces.
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