Law Enforcement Programs
Job Functions
Telecommunicator
A telecommunicator receives calls and obtains information from people in need of assistance. Telecommunicators, also called 911 or public safety dispatchers, use a two-way radio in dispatching the right services to police officers, first responders, and firefighters. Telecommunications coordinate communications between emergency personnel, police, and the public. They keep detailed records as well as trace drivers and their automobiles. The skills and knowledge necessary for this job include a dispatch system, public safety, and stressful situation management.
*Information obtained from BLS.gov .
Course Technical & Physical Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma / GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass a background investigation, drug screen, and criminal history check.
- Students must complete a 40+ hour state certification course within one year of being hired at an agency.
- Students should possess strong technology skills including comprehension of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, radio communications, mapping (GIS) software, and the ability to use and understand federal criminal databases.
- Students should be able to type at 30-45 words per minute while acuratley multitasking radio and telephone calls.
- Students should have basic knowledge of CPR and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS-100).
Corrections/Detention Officers
Corrections/detention officers spend the vast majority of their time indoors and locked within corrections/detention facilities. They work in jails, prisons, courthouses, and detention centers. They are present with arrestees, defendants, and inmates through every aspect of the criminal justice system, from shortly after the arrest all the way through trial and final incarceration.
Officers work shift work, as correctional facilities must be staffed 24 hours per day. They have many diverse duties and work functions, all of which are integral to the prison system.
*Information obtained from BLS.gov .
Course Technical & Physical Requirements
- This course requires sponsorship by a law enforcement agency.
- Students are expected to be 20 years old, possess a high school diploma/GED, pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license, be a US citizenand pass a medical and drug screen examination.
- Student are required to complete a 180+ hours of coursework which includes secirity supervision, medical care, and legal aspects of detention service.
Law Enforcement Officers
Police officers and detectives protect public safety and investigate crimes. They respond to emergencies, conduct patrols, and interview witnesses to solve crimes. They also observe suspects and testify in court.
*Information obtained from BLS.gov .
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) information can be found at cfcc.edu/basic-law-enforcement .
