Criminal Justice

Future Opportunities with Further Education Local Law Enforcement Officer State Law Enforcement Officer Federal Law Enforcement Officer Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Specialist Communications Specialist

High School Credit Junior Year Criminal Justice: 3.0 Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year Criminal Justice: 3.0

Potential College Credit *See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.

Certifications Certified Protection Officer APCO Telecommunicator 1 (911 Dispatcher) First Aid/CPR Individual Chemical Repellant Spray FEMA – Incident Command System (ICS) FEMA – National Incident Management

System (NIMS) Ohio Department of Corrections

Provision Certification

“To serve and protect”…this phrase will take on a new meaning when you enroll in the Criminal Justice program. This profession constantly demands thorough and up-to-date training for professional law enforcement personnel. The Criminal Justice program at Polaris Career Center is committed to providing you with the quality education and training needed to perform effectively in a wide variety of career positions within the criminal justice field.

You will be trained in the enforcement of the law and the protection of life and property in both the public and private sectors. Dressed in uniforms, you will assist Polaris Career Center, associate schools and the community at special events. Successful completion of this program may also lead to certification as a Certified Protection Officer and 911 Dispatcher. As a Criminal Justice student, you need to be physically fit, honest, respectful, caring and have good judgment. You should also be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. All students in this program must successfully pass a drug screen.

“Mrs. Magyar is a great teacher and she does her absolute best for us and I like her and respect her because she believes in me and forces me to give 100%.” —Leila Joyce, Strongsville High School