Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
Why Consider Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement?
Those working in law enforcement serve passionately to build trust and ensure justice prevails for the benefit of everyone in society.
- Serving and protecting people and communities is what you want to do.
- You are good at negotiating and resolving conflicts.
- Honesty and order are highly valued by you.
- You handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
- You want to be able to directly impact people’s lives.
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- The State of Wisconsin’s Recruit Academy curriculum is embedded in this program, making it convenient to fulfill its requirements while completing this degree.
- Program is certified by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau.
- Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get know instructors and fellow students.
- Rigorous, highly supervised, hands-on training prepares you well for this in-demand career.
- Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of over a dozen university partners to complete a bachelor’s degree.
What It Takes
- Strong situational awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to keep emotions in check, even in challenging situations
- Commitment to honesty and ethical practices
- Good communication skills
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
Career Outlook
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
Median Income: $67,102.00*
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 the Lakeshore District.
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.
- 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:
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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 Lakeshore Criminal Justice program.
Faculty Bios
Bobby R. Lindsey
Training future law enforcement professionals is a calling that requires a broad scope of knowledge and experiences within the profession, coupled with a personal disposition of servant leadership intent upon meeting the needs of learners at all stages of their career.
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