Law Enforcement 1
Law Enforcement 1 is a basic course designed to introduced students to state and federal laws as well as basic police functions. We understand that most students will not choose a career in law enforcement however our goal is for students to become better citizens by providing a better understanding of the laws, responsibilities when reporting criminal actions and interacting with law enforcement. While in the classroom the learning environment is modeled after the SC Criminal Justice Academy. The defensive tactics and physical fitness training in design to model military training.
Workplace Readiness Skills
Law Public Safety Corrections and Security
Excerpt from the SC Dept. of Education Law Enforcement requirement page.
Personal Qualities and People Skills
1. POSITIVE WORK ETHIC: Comes to work every day on time, is willing to take direction, and is motivated to accomplish the task at hand
2. INTEGRITY: Abides by workplace policies and laws and demonstrates honesty and reliability
3. TEAMWORK : Contributes to the success of the team, assists others, and requests help when needed
4. SELF-REPRESENTATION :Dresses appropriately and uses language and manners suitable for the workplace
5. DIVERSITY AWARENESS :Works well with all customers and coworkers
6. CONFLICT RESOLUTION :Negotiates diplomatic solutions to interpersonal and workplace issues
7. CREATIVITY AND RESOURCEFULNESS :Contributes new ideas and works with initiative
Professional Knowledge and Skills
8. SPEAKING AND LISTENING: Follows directions and communicates effectively with customers and fellow employees
9. READING AND WRITING :Reads and interprets workplace documents and writes clearly
10. CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Analyzes and resolves problems that arise in completing assigned tasks
11. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Follows safety guidelines and manages personal health
12. ORGANIZATIONS, SYSTEMS, AND CLIMATES: Identifies "big picture" issues and his or her role in fulfilling the mission of the workplace
13. LIFELONG LEARNING: Continually acquires new industry-related information and improves professional skills
14. JOB ACQUISITION AND ADVANCEMENT : Prepares to apply for a job and to seek promotion
15. TIME, TASK, AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Organizes and implements a productive plan of work
16. MATHEMATICS: Uses mathematical reasoning to accomplish tasks
17. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Identifies and addresses the needs of all customers, providing helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable service
Technology Knowledge and Skills
18. JOB-SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES : Selects and safely uses technological resources to accomplish work responsibilities in a productive manner
19. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY :Uses computers, file management techniques, and software/programs effectively
20. INTERNET USE AND SECURITY :Uses the Internet appropriately for work
21. TELECOMMUNICATIONS :Selects and uses appropriate devices, services, and applications