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In addition to having a "Security Academy," which includes most of
the major "certifications" for those interested in working as
security officers, (Baton, Tear Gas, Firearms, CPR/First Aid and
Firearms) Grossmont College also has a unique Security Management
emphasis. This series of courses is designed to meet the challenges
of future security managers and covers a variety of issues faced by
contemporary security professionals. The course is designed to help
security professionals build their managerial skills also. Today's
security managers use sound business tactics to manage their
programs. We are working with the
American Society of Industrial Security, other local colleges,
and Webster University, to
build a career path in security management. SECURITY MANAGEMENT
(Courses Start in Fall 1999)
Security Management is the fastest growing public safety and
business-related career field.
In 1970, the ratio of police to security personnel was
approximately 1 to 1. Currently, security personnel outnumber
public law enforcement 4 to 1. Expenditures for security
services are 73% higher than for public law enforcement.
The Security Management program leads to a Certificate and/or
Associate Degree and is designed to prepare individuals for entry
level management positions in loss prevention, risk management and
asset protection. The career field is universal and global in scope.
Career opportunities exist in a wide variety of public and private
organizations including contract service, government, healthcare,
industrial, entertainment, sports, retail, and transportation
environments. Some government agencies and private corporations
employ security personnel to work at or with U.S. Government
facilities and business sites in foreign countries. Salaries for
security managers are competitive with those found in public law
enforcement and business management occupations.
Certificate and Associate Degree
Major Requirements
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| Subject Name |
Course Description |
Units |
| AOJ 110 |
Introduction to Administration of Justice |
3 |
| AOJ 111 |
Introduction to Security Management |
3 |
| AOJ 201 |
Legal Aspects of Security Management |
3 |
| AOJ 207 |
Investigative Techniques for Security Management |
3 |
| AOJ 210 |
Public Safety and Security Administration |
3 |
| AOJ 230 |
Public Safety Communications |
3 |
| AOJ 260 |
Information Security |
3 |
| Total |
|
21 |
| Select THREE (3) of the following
courses: |
| AOJ 262A |
Seminar in Security Management |
1 |
| AOJ 262B |
Seminar in Security Management |
1 |
| AOJ 262C |
Seminar in Security Management |
1 |
| AOJ 262D |
Seminar in Security Management |
1 |
| Total |
|
3 |
| Total AOJ Units Required for
Certificate |
24 |
| Plus General Education and
Elective Requirements |
36 |
| Total Required for Degree |
60 |
Any student who chooses to complete only the courses required (24
units) for the above major qualifies for a certificate in Security
management. An official request must be filed with the
admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the
Academic Calendar.
| Recommended Electives: |
| AOJ171 |
Security Academy |
| AOJ 214 |
Public Service Internship |
| AOJ 215 |
Public Service Internship |
| BUS 110 |
Introduction to Business |
| BUS 120 |
Financial Accounting |
| BUS 121 |
Managerial Accounting |
| BUS 172 |
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications |
Note: To advance quickly to top level management positions,
Associate degree graduates are encouraged to pursue a bachelors
degree in business administration. However, students should be aware
that upper division baccalaureate business administration programs
may require specific lower division (freshman-sophomore)
prerequisites. Students who wish to transfer to a university upper
division business school or college should consult with the
"receiving institution" to identify all lower division prerequisite
courses that may be completed at Grossmont College as part of the
general education/ elective requirements in the associate degree
program.
In addition, we also have a 80 hour Security Academy
for entry level security officers.
The Security Academy is an ROP course.
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