Program Highlights

  • Perform law enforcement operations such as SWAT techniques, traffic control, and police car maneuvers.
  • Examine the critical roles of dispatch, corrections, rehabilitation, and probation in the criminal justice system.
  • Apply forensic science and investigative techniques to process crime scenes and interview suspects.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your crime scene management and security guard certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT one-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by completing the specialized training. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a law enforcement position.

Listing of Instructional Topics

Semester One:

  • Firearm Safety and Handcuffing
  • History of Law Enforcement
  • Legal and Constitutional Law
  • Arizona Revised Statutes
  • Investigative Procedure
  • Police Proficiency Skills
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Traffic Enforcement

Semester Two:

  • Corrections and Detention I
  • Forensic Science
  • Corrections and Detention II
  • Private Security
  • Court Room Procedures
  • State and Federal Law
  • Community Policing
  • Technology in Law Enforcement

Security Guard Entry Level Salary Range*

  • Hourly: $12.07–$15.24
  • Annual: $25,100–$31,690

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Attorney
  • Border Patrol Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Criminologist
  • Detective
  • Dispatching
  • FBI Agent
  • Forensic Technician
  • Judge
  • Loss Prevention
  • Military Personnel
  • Police Officer
  • Private Investigator
  • Security Officer