Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Workers in the Law, Public Safety Corrections and Security cluster protect citizens. They’re police officers, security guards, attorneys, paralegals and FBI agents. Attorneys must earn a bachelor’s degree, complete three years of law school and then pass the final bar exam. A police officer must pass the Law Enforcement Entrance Exam and graduate from the Police Academy.

The work environment can be a jail, court, police station or public places where people need to be protected, such as pools, beaches and playgrounds. Working in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security may be of interest to people who are brave and have a strong desire to protect others.

The Kankakee Area Career Center Law Enforcement class allows students an opportunity to develop their knowledge in a variety of areas relating to law enforcement careers. The two-year Career Center Law Enforcement Program provides students with a basic introduction to all facets of law enforcement. Upon completion of the program, students should have a working knowledge of law enforcement procedures and activities that will enhance their skills on the community college and university levels.

Students will be given the opportunity to achieve some proficiency in the following areas: Traffic & Accident Investigation; Vehicle Stops and Approach; Patrol & Arrest Techniques; Telecommunications Skills; Illinois Vehicle Code; Corrections; Drug Laws; Courts & Legal System; Interview Techniques; Search & Seizure/Evidence Procedures/Crime Scene Investigation; Illinois Criminal Code; Fingerprint Techniques; Criminal Investigation; and Report Writing.

Students will learn about fire and emergency medical response practices and procedures, as well as the skills necessary to be prepared for entry-level positions in these fields. Curriculum will focus on the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Division of Personnel Standards Education objectives for Basic Firefighter. Students who are thinking about a fire rescue career must be aware that certain aspects of the curriculum and instruction can be physically demanding.