Southern California Regional Occupational Center SCROC COURSE DESCRIPTION

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1 COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Title: CBEDS Title: Administration of Justice Law Enforcement Occupations CBEDS Number: 5847 Job Titles: Custody Assistant-entry level California Highway Patrol Detention Services Officer Police Services Officer Court, clerical Department of Motor Vehicles, clerical Dispatcher Security Guard Law Enforcement, clerical Police Officer Probation Officer State Correctional Officer Parole Officer Group Supervisor Course Description: This course is designed to provide classroom instruction to prepare students for employment or advanced training in law enforcement of law enforcement careers. Students will learn about local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and their occupations as well as private security. Administration of Justice and Law Enforcement occupations encompasses career opportunities in a variety of jobs with primary focus of public services, ensuring general safety and well being of society. Total Hours: 180 Prerequisites: None Date last revised: May 2002 Last Advisory Approval Date: May 10, 2006 Date last Board Approval: 7/20/ Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 1 of 8

2 COURSE OUTLINE General workplace skills and expected student proficiencies: 1. Communication Skills a. Reads and understands written information b. Demonstrates Writing Skills c. Listens Reflectively d. Speaks Clearly and Articulately e. Understands Workflow through Departments Communications 2.0 Reading 2.1, 2.3 Writing 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5 Listening & Speaking 2.2, A-F Written & Oral English Language Conventions 1,1m 1,2m 1,3 Responsibility and Flexibility Possess effective communication skills. Function as a selfdirected learner. 2. Thinking and Problem Solving Skills a. Demonstrates Basic Reading and Math Skills b. Demonstrates Thinking/Reasoning Skills c. Identifies Allocates, and Organizes Resources/Data d. Organizes and Maintains Records 8.0, 10.0, 11.0, 13.0, 15.0 Mathematics 2.1, 2.3 Reading 5.1, 5.3 Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking 4.2 Technology Possess critical thinking skills Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 2 of 8

3 3. Occupational Safety a. Search and Seizure Southern California Regional Occupational Center Communication 2.0 Reading 2.1, 2.3 Writing 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, Health and Safety Able to analyze and apply appropriate tools/technology. 4. Personal Skills a. Demonstrates positive Self-management skills b. Demonstrates positive work ethics c. Possesses Integrity d. Exhibits positive Image/Professional Appearance e. Demonstrates positive self-esteem Am. Dem. 12.5, 4, Reading 2.1, 2.3 Listening & Speaking: 1.0: , 2.0: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Function as a responsible, contributing 5. Interpersonal Skills a. Demonstrates Collaboration and Teamwork Skills b. Demonstrates Conflict Resolution Skills c. Demonstrates Leadership Skills d. Demonstrates Sociability Skills Reading: 1.0: ; 2.0: Listening & Speaking: 1.0: ; 2.0: 2.1 Demonstrate career/employment literacy. 6. Employment Literacy a. Understood Career Paths b. Understood Continuing Education c. Reforms Job Search 1. Employment Sources 2. Application 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 3 of 8

4 3. Resume 4. Interview and Follow-up d. Understands Workplace Issues 1. Discrimination 2. Cultural Diversity 3. Harassment (i.e. sexual) 4. Drug Testing Reading Listening and Speaking Responsibility and Flexibility Career Planning & Management Demonstrates career/employment literacy. 7. Technological Literacy a. Demonstrates Working Knowledge of Computer b. Demonstrates Working Knowledge of Career Appropriate Technology c. Selects Proper Tools, Material and Procedures d. Learns/Adapts to New Technology Reading 2.1, , 4.6 Technology Able to analyze and apply appropriate tools/technology Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 4 of 8

5 Content area skills and expected student proficiencies: CLASSROOM HOURS 8. Orientation 5 Course Overview a. Understand policies and procedures b. Identify course goals and objectives c. Describe class attendance and student behavior expectations d. Demonstrate understanding of industry standards and career opportunities e. Identify and discuss ESLR s Reading 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 Career Planning & Management Demonstrate career/employment literacy. 9. Ethics and Integrity 10 Know the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Understand the code of professional conduct Describe unethical behavior/conduct Positive work ethics Possess integrity Reading 1.0, Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Protective Services pathway C Function as a responsible contributing 10. History of Law Enforcement 10 Understand United States Law Enforcement Understand Law Enforcement History Future of the police department Future of Law Enforcement Reading 1.0, History/Social Science 1.0, 1.3 Protective Services Pathway C Criminal Justice System 15 Know the rank and structure of the criminal justice system Describe the major goals of the criminal justice system Define the federal state and local agency functions Explore the California State System Understand probation and parole Reading 2.1, 2.3 Protective Services Pathway C8.1, C Law and Offenses 15 Evaluate sources of crime data Identify the volume and rates of criminal activity Define the crime classification elements of an offence Describe causation of crime Ability to transfer knowledge to new problems. Function as a responsible, contributing 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 5 of 8

6 Describe the following types of crime: Crimes against a person Crimes against public justice Crimes against property Miscellaneous offences Traffic Law Enforcement Juvenile law Define the most commonly used penal code sections Describe why the penal code exists Recidivism (3 strike law, repeated offenders) Reading (Grades 11-12) 2.1, 2.3 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Protective Services Pathway C8.1, 8.2 Demonstrate mastery of occupationally 13. Laws of Arrest/Search and Seizure 15 Describe the element of reasonable suspicion Define probable cause Explain the peace officers authority to make arrest Know the elements of an arrest Define the elements of a private person s arrest Know the Miranda ruling Know when search and seizure can take place Define and understand search warrants Constitutional and case laws Reading 2.1, 2.3 Protective Services Pathway C8.1, 8.2, C3.5, 3.6 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Structure and Role of Court 15 Examine the federal court Examine the state court Examine the local court Examine juvenile court Describe the roles of court officials Understand the trial Demonstrate mastery of occupationally Reading 2.1, 2.3 Protective Services Pathway C5.1 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Demonstrate mastery of occupationally 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 6 of 8

7 15. Structure and Purpose of the Correctional System 10 Understand the philosophy of the correctional system Define the institutional actions Understand the prison/county jail system Juvenile system Reading , Leadership and Teamwork Protective Services Pathway C8.1 Human Services Pathway A Function as a responsible, contributing 16. Probation and Parole 15 Understand probation Understand parole Reading , Responsibility and Flexibility 7.0 Leadership and Teamwork Protective Services Pathway C8.1, C Crime Scene Protection 10 Describe initial response Know the security of a crime scene Understand the protection of evidence Understand the preliminary investigation report Reading , Responsibility and Flexibility Protective Services Pathway C Alcohol, Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs 20 Ability to identify alcohol and drugs Know the methods and use of alcohol/drugs Basics of symptomology Understand the safety/handling and testing of drugs Reading , Physiology Ethics and Responsibility Protective Services Pathway C Law Enforcement Experience 10 Describe the element of reasonable cause Define probable cause Know the Miranda ruling Know when search and seizure can take place Define and understand search warrants Function as a responsible, contributing Demonstrate mastery of occupationally Function as a self-directed learner. Reading , Protective Services Pathway C8.2 Demonstrate mastery of occupationally 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 7 of 8

8 20. Attitudes and Behavior 5 Attendance Demonstrate promptness Demonstrate the ability to attend Demonstrate ability to follow procedures regarding absence/tardy notification Appearance Understand and demonstrate the knowledge of healthy grooming practices Understand and demonstrate proper business dress Human Relations Understand and demonstrate courteous behavior Develop and maintain working relationships with peers Understand and demonstrate respect for positions of authority and supervision Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude Listening and Speaking , Career Preparation 25 a. Selecting a job b. Finding employment openings c. Preparing for job interviews d. Job interview techniques e. Career ladders: Keeping and advancing on the job Demonstrate career/employment literacy. Listening and Speaking , Public Service Career Planning & Management 3.0, 3.6 Demonstrate career/employment literacy Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA (310) Page 8 of 8