Private Security and Loss Prevention Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$2,937*

Protect people and property

Help organizations provide a safe space for customers and employees. Shield property from theft, vandalism and criminal activity. Perform security checks and monitor situations to protect people and property.

Study Private Security and Loss Prevention and learn:

  • How to write detailed reports
  • Techniques for interviewing people
  • Basic methods of investigation
  • Interpersonal communication skills

You’ll gain knowledge to begin a career in private security and loss prevention. If already working in this field, you’ll develop expertise to help you advance in your job.

What can you do with a certificate in Private Security and Loss Prevention?

With this certificate, you can get an entry level job in private security and loss prevention. Then move into a supervisory role managing a team as you gain experience. Or develop your expertise in a specific area, like gaming surveillance for casinos.

Right away you can start work as a

  • Security officer
  • Loss prevention officer
  • Asset protection associate

Highlights

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.

  • Program Length: 4 Months

    Full-time students finish in 4 months.

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.

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  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 121

    CRJ 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Class Description

    This course examines the legal process and the administration of justice in American society. Students will be exposed to the criminal process from the police function through adjudication, sentencing, and corrections, as well as the social, moral, and political issues involved in the administration of justice in a free society.
         		3
    CRJ 122

    CRJ 122 Introduction to Policing

    Class Description

    This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; police discretion; police-community relations; police accountability; and police and the Constitution.
         		3
    CRJ 125

    CRJ 125 Introduction to Private Security

    Class Description

    This course introduces students to the private security profession in the United States. Topics covered include the relationship between private security and the criminal justice system, as well as current trends in the profession. Students will explore specialized security fields and career opportunities in various industries. This course will also provide insight into various aspects of security, including, but not limited to, community, retail, corporate, business and industrial problems and concerns. In addition, governmental and legal aspects of security will be examined.
         		3
    CRJ 130

    CRJ 130 Report Writing

    Class Description

    This course is designed to expose today?s criminal justice student to the purpose of report writing. Students will build the skills required to create various types of police reports thoroughly and insightfully. The student will recognize the impact that written reports have on the entire criminal justice process, while identifying and utilizing, through practice, how to build clear, concise and correct reports. Emphasis will be placed on sound grammar and syntax, while introducing the need to adhere to policy and constitutional mandates in the report writing process. Key concepts include, but are not limited to, the following: Differentiate reports based on type and purpose, construct sound narratives in both chronological and categorical formats, recognize and apply sound revision and editing techniques, and proper integration, use, and disposal of field notes.
         		3
    CRJ 219

    CRJ 219 Criminal Investigations

    Class Description

    This course is an introduction of criminal investigation procedures, theory and practice of investigations. An emphasis is placed on methods of investigation for different types of criminal activity.
         		3
    • Course Code CRJ 121
      Course Title

      CRJ 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice

      Class Description

      This course examines the legal process and the administration of justice in American society. Students will be exposed to the criminal process from the police function through adjudication, sentencing, and corrections, as well as the social, moral, and political issues involved in the administration of justice in a free society.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 122
      Course Title

      CRJ 122 Introduction to Policing

      Class Description

      This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; police discretion; police-community relations; police accountability; and police and the Constitution.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 125
      Course Title

      CRJ 125 Introduction to Private Security

      Class Description

      This course introduces students to the private security profession in the United States. Topics covered include the relationship between private security and the criminal justice system, as well as current trends in the profession. Students will explore specialized security fields and career opportunities in various industries. This course will also provide insight into various aspects of security, including, but not limited to, community, retail, corporate, business and industrial problems and concerns. In addition, governmental and legal aspects of security will be examined.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 130
      Course Title

      CRJ 130 Report Writing

      Class Description

      This course is designed to expose today?s criminal justice student to the purpose of report writing. Students will build the skills required to create various types of police reports thoroughly and insightfully. The student will recognize the impact that written reports have on the entire criminal justice process, while identifying and utilizing, through practice, how to build clear, concise and correct reports. Emphasis will be placed on sound grammar and syntax, while introducing the need to adhere to policy and constitutional mandates in the report writing process. Key concepts include, but are not limited to, the following: Differentiate reports based on type and purpose, construct sound narratives in both chronological and categorical formats, recognize and apply sound revision and editing techniques, and proper integration, use, and disposal of field notes.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 219
      Course Title

      CRJ 219 Criminal Investigations

      Class Description

      This course is an introduction of criminal investigation procedures, theory and practice of investigations. An emphasis is placed on methods of investigation for different types of criminal activity.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

15

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.



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