Protective Services (CIP 43.9999)
The Protective Services Program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply the technical knowledge and skills required to perform entry-level duties in law enforcement, firefighting, EMT, and other safety services. This program stresses the techniques, methods, and procedures specific to the areas of criminal justice and fire protection, especially in emergency and disaster situations. Physical development and self-confidence skills are emphasized due to the nature of the specific occupation(s). In addition to the application of mathematics, communication, science, and physics, students receive training in social and psychological skills, map reading, vehicle and equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency medical care, and appropriate emergency assessment, treatment, and communication.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS:
Ability to Work as a T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Accomplishes More)
Communication Skills
High Degre of Military Bearing and Decorum
Physical Development
Self-Confidence
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ELIGIBLE: Yes
MEDIAN SALARY (Via O*NET OnLine):
Emergency Dispatcher $46,860
EMT $38,930
Firefighter $57,120 (+ Volunteer Opportunities)
Loss Prevention Officers $133,560
Police Officer $72,280
Private Security Officer $40,040
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1 to 1 Agreements:
Delaware Valley University
MCCC
Penn College of Technology
St. Francis Worldwide
SOAR:
COMPANIES STUDENTS HAVE WORKED WITH:
Internship Echelon Executive Protection
Montgomery County Department of Emergency Services
Parkhouse Geriatric Center
United States Armed Forces
Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance
PROGRAM SYLLABUS - Syllabus Link
PROGRAM TASK LIST - Task List Link
CAREER OPTIONS:
Correctional Officer
Emergency Dispatcher & 911 Operator
EMT
Firefighter
Fire Protection Engineer
First Line Supervisors
Loss Prevention Officers
Police Officer
Records Officer
Security Consultants
Security Guard
CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Expandable Baton
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR (ECSI)
Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens (ESCI)
Handcuffing
NIMS ICS 100,200, 700, 800 (FEMA)
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification
PA SFA Skills:
Exterior Firefighter
Fire Ground Support
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Introduction to the Fire Service
Pennsylvania Skills Certification (NOCTI)
Pepper Spray (OCAT)
Standard First Aid (ECSI)
Traffic Incident Management (RSLN)