To a great extent, the safety, order
and freedom of our democratic society depends on our criminal
justice professionals. These are the men and women who spend
the majority of their time providing a variety of services
to their communities. The complexity of today's diverse communities
demands more than ever that criminal justice professionals
are broadly educated and highly trained. Valencia's Criminal
Justice Technology program is designed to provide the best
possible education for students preparing for challenging
careers in law enforcement, corrections, private/industry
security, and other criminal justice fields. It offers a broad
background in the history and philosophy of criminal justice;
the organization, management and operation of modern criminal
justice agencies; the social, psychological, and cultural
aspects of society; and the laws impacting criminal justice
functions.
Valencia's Criminal Justice Technology program offers
two options:
Articulated A.S. to B.S.
Career Path - This option is designed for
students who desire immediate employment in the field of
criminal justice and/or who decide to continue on to any
Florida public university as a junior to complete a four-year
bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
A.A.S. degree program
- This option is designed for those who may already be licensed
as law enforcement officers, and are seeking career enhancement
or advancement.
Note:Regardless of any degree work completed, in order to be a sworn law enforcement or corrections officer in the state of Florida, you must successfully complete a state mandated training academy program such as those offered by the Criminal Justice Institute(CJI).
Typical Tasks may include:
investigating complaints, responding to traffic emergencies, driving patrol vehicles, detecting crimes, arresting violators, and issuing citations
overseeing individuals in jails and prisons
using computers to search for information on suspected criminals
Characteristics Needed to be Successful:
Even tempered
Patient, humble
Good athletic shape
Intelligent
Desire to help others
Good writing and communication skills
Potential Careers:
Police Officer/Law Enforcement Officer
Security Officer
Detective and Investigator
Criminal Justice Administrator
Crime Analyst
Emergency Communications Specialist
Loss Prevention Specialist
Potential Employers:
Career opportunities continue to be excellent for those wishing to enter the criminal justice profession with opportunities available in police departments, sheriff's offices, prisons, courts, probation agencies, parole agencies, and private industries.
Potential Earnings: ($21,000 - $35,000)
Contact Information:
For more information about this program,
contact Kathy Fedell, Career Program Advisor,
at 407-582-2388 or email kfedell@valenciacc.edu.
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