actx.edu Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

actx.edu Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

A Passion to Serve Honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility are essential characteristics for an individual who desires to pursue a career in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Cluster. Professionals in this field must be prepared to plan, manage, and provide legal, public safety, and protective services as well as to address issues related to homeland security. As a successful professional in this cluster, you should demonstrate: - initiative, mental alertness, self-discipline; - good research, organization, and investigative skills; - desire to remain up-to-date on developments in the laws or practices that affect your field; - ethical standards; - the ability to work under hazardous conditions and through long, irregular hours; and - dependability and the ability to get along well with others. I always dreamed of helping others and making a difference. Criminal Justice has given me that opportunity. It s the perfect career for me. I know I might not be able to save the whole world, but I can make it a better place to live for everyone. Yazmin Gamez Criminal Justice Major Active partnerships with area and state professional organizations ensure that your desired program of study is not only relevant to industry needs and expectations, but also that you have a direct connection to your future employer. To that end, programs in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security cluster at Amarillo College ensure student-employer engagement through internships, job fairs and hands-on training opportunities. Through participation in a Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security program, you will develop knowledge and skills for a successful career which feeds your passion. For admission and financial aid information: www.actx.edu/admission (806) 371-5000 (800) 227-8784

Program and Degree Options Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certificate Technology CE Certificate (6-12 mos.) A.A.S. A.S. A.A. State Certification For More Information X X X X X www.actx.edu/cj X X X X www.actx.edu/fire Law (Pre-Law) X X www.actx.edu/behavioral/prelaw Paralegal Studies X X X www.actx.edu/paralegal Forensic Science Mortuary Science See Health Science Career Cluster Brochure CE = Continuing Education opportunities Certificate = provides basic skills necessary for entry-level positions within the industry without the core curriculum coursework required in the two-year Associate in Applied Science degree A.A.S. = provides the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry positions in an industry State Certification = state exam required for employment in field A.S., A.A. = coursework parallels the first two years of most four-year institutions offering a four-year degree The demand for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 28 percent between 2008 and 2018. Private law firms will continue to be the largest employers of paralegals; but, a growing array of other organizations, including corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real-estate and title insurance firms, and banks, are hiring paralegals at increasing rates. The wide range of tasks paralegals can perform has helped to increase their employment in small and medium-size establishments of all types. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11

Build Your Future Whether entering college for the first time to begin a degree program or seeking to update skills which will advance you to the next level at your job, the multiple program options in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security cluster allow you to build a career pathway which reflects your needs and goals. Career opportunities include. Criminal Justice degrees, both the Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), may be completed through a variety of formats traditional classroom, classroom and online, or completely online. Asylum Officer - Hearings and Appeals Attorney Bailiff Border Patrol Agent Case Manager Computer Forensics Specialist Criminal Investigators and Special Agents Correctional Trainer Corrections Officer Deputy Sheriff Detective Detention/Deportation Officer Emergency Dispatcher Emergency Management & Response Coordinator Emergency Planning Manager Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Evidence Technician File and Document Manager Firefighter/Supervisor Fire Protection Engineer Forest Firefighter Government Services Hazardous Materials Responder Information Officer Information Technology Security Immigration & Customs Inspector Investigator Jail Administrator Judge Law Clerk Legal Secretary Loss Prevention Manager Magistrate Mediator/Arbitrator Operations Analyst Paralegal Paramedic Police/Patrol Officer Private Security Specialist Probation/Parole Officer Program Coordinator and Counselor Program Specialist Public Information Officer Rescue Worker Security Director Security Trainer Transport Officer Warden

Professional Affiliations American Bar Association Program Approval The Paralegal Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), achieving the recognition as 1 of only 10 ABA-approved programs in Texas. Fire Protection Technology Texas Commission on Fire Protection Occupational Safety & Health Administration Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Justice Program The Criminal Justice Program hosts a variety of conferences and trainings each year, including the Child Abuse Prevention Conference and the Women in Criminal Justice Conference. In addition, the program is approved to provide the following certification credits: law enforcement (TCLEOSE); adult probation (CJAD); juvenile probation (TJPC); substance abuse (TCBAP); and state bar/attorneys (MCLE). Paralegal Program Texas Panhandle Paralegal Association American Association for Paralegal Education Amarillo Area Bar Association The Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Amarillo College has trained law enforcement professionals since the early 1970s, totaling over 100 academies and 2,300 graduates. The training for Basic Peace Officers operates under the mandates of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Academy graduates qualify to take the state-licensing exam. I started working for my law firm during my first semester of college in the paralegal program. The ABA-approved program is extremely comprehensive and covers many areas that a paralegal needs in order to become job ready. After graduating with a degree in Paralegal Studies, I have a career that I can be proud of and that is well respected. Misti Janes Paralegal Graduate and Underwood Law Paralegal

for more detailed information about any of these programs contact askac@actx.edu or 806.371.5000 Amarillo College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; (404) 679-4501) to award associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of arts in teaching degrees, associate of applied science degrees, and certificates of completion. Campus Locations: East Hereford I-40 East, Exit 80 239 Avenue H Amarillo Hereford Moore County 1220 E. 1st Dumas Polk Street Washington Street 1314 S. Polk 2201 S. Washington Amarillo Amarillo West 6222 W. 9th Amarillo Amarillo College P. O. Box 447 Amarillo, Texas 79178

Program and Degree Options Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certificate Technology CE Certificate (6-12 mos.) A.A.S. A.S. A.A. State Certification For More Information X X X X X www.actx.edu/cj X X X X www.actx.edu/fire Law (Pre-Law) X X www.actx.edu/behavioral/prelaw Paralegal Studies X X X www.actx.edu/paralegal Forensic Science Mortuary Science See Health Science Career Cluster Brochure CE = Continuing Education opportunities Certificate = provides basic skills necessary for entry-level positions within the industry without the core curriculum coursework required in the two-year Associate in Applied Science degree A.A.S. = provides the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry positions in an industry State Certification = state exam required for employment in field A.S., A.A. = coursework parallels the first two years of most four-year institutions offering a four-year degree The demand for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 28 percent between 2008 and 2018. Private law firms will continue to be the largest employers of paralegals; but, a growing array of other organizations, including corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real-estate and title insurance firms, and banks, are hiring paralegals at increasing rates. The wide range of tasks paralegals can perform has helped to increase their employment in small and medium-size establishments of all types. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11