Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
Born to be brave
To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.
Accreditation
Wisconsin Dept. of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau
*Lakeshore Technical College’s Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure for other states.
- Associate Degree
- 4 Terms
- 60 Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Starts August
*Note: Only accepting applications for Spring 2023 and beyond.
Career Outlook
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
Median Income: $57,063.00*
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
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Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Disclosure:
*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from LTC District, unless noted otherwise (i.e. Wind programs use State of WI.)
ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS
Work with Admissions Advisor to:
- Submit Application
- Submit transcripts and test scores. (Submit official high school transcripts)
- Complete Background Information Disclosure forms.
- Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
- Complete Technical Standards form.
- Complete Proof of Citizenship form.
- Complete Firearms User Background Disclosure form.
- Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.
FUTURE SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS
Work with your Program Counselor to:
Approximate Costs
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Want more information?
- Submit your questions online
- Contact an Admissions Advisor at 920.693.1162
Due to the rigorous and highly supervised nature of this hands-on training, Criminal Justice courses are offered during the day, Monday through Friday. Daytime availability is necessary to completing your LTC Criminal Justice program.
Faculty Bios
Jeremiah Pritzl
Teaching students how to be Police Officers is the only job I've ever liked more than being a Police Officer. The excitement and energy they bring to class is contagious.
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