Program Information
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What We Offer Law Enforcement
  • Experience the pride of protecting and serving the community.
  • Apply forensic investigative techniques to process crime scenes and interrogate suspects.
  • Perform law enforcement operations such as SWAT techniques, rappelling, traffic control, police car maneuvers, and safely discharge firearms in the line of duty.

Career Focus
  • Prepared for college criminal justice education and police academies.

Pathway to Careers

 

  • Border Patrol Agent
  • Police Officer
  • Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff
  • Detective
  • Central Intelligence Agent
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Highway Patrol Officer
  • Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
  • Law Enforcement Trainer
  • Military
  • Police Officer Recruiter
  • Public Safety Dispatcher
  • Secret Service
  • Security Guard

 


Entrance Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • Desire to work in the criminal justice area
  • Students should be in moderate to good physical condition
  • No criminal record

Program Length

This program is designed to be completed in two years. Students successfully completing the two-year program will receive a certificate of completion.


Awards and Recognition
  • 1st Place - Criminal Justice Competition - 2013 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Outstanding SkillsUSA Chapter - 2013 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st and 3rd Places - Criminal justice Competition - 2012 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Outstanding SkillsUSA Chapter - 2012 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Bicycle Team - 2011 National Explorer's Conference
  • 4th Place - Firearms Team - 2011 National Explorer's Conference
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places - Criminal Justice Competition - 2011 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st and 3rd Places - Crime Scene Investigation Competition - 2011 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Outstanding SkillsUSA Chapter - 2011 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 3rd Place - Extemporaneous Speaking Competition - 2010 National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference
  • 1st and 3rd Places - Criminal Justice Competition - 2010 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Extemporaneous Speaking Competition - 2010 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st Place - Outstanding SkillsUSA Chapter - 2010 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places - Criminal Justice Competitions - 2009 Arizona SkillsUSA Conference

2012 Gold Medal Criminal Justice Winner at SkillsUSA Nationals Trained Here!



Student Success on Skill Assessment
  • 2013 - 13 students earn security guard certification
  • 2013 - 95% program pass rate
  • 2012 - Two CAVIT students tie for highest state score (695 students tested).
  • 2012 - 100% program pass rate
  • 2011 - 100% program pass rate
  • 2010 - 100% program pass rate


Program Instructors

Herb Williams

Herb Williams
(520) 423-2998

Herb Williams has 23 years work experience as a police detective. He has experience teaching forensic science and police academy courses at the community college level. Herb holds a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a Master's degree in business administration. Herb joined CAVIT in 2011.



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