The Protective Services Occupations program provides you with training required to perform entry-level duties as a police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, and other safety services. The program stresses the techniques, methods, and procedures unique to the areas of criminal justice, emergency medical services, and fire protection. The instruction covers communication skills, social and psychological skills, equipment operations, the judicial system, pre-hospital emergency care, appropriate emergency assessment, treatment, and communication. Special emphasis is placed on safety, physical development, and self-confidence skills, due to the nature of the specific occupation(s). The majority of activities and exercises are hands-on and protective clothing is provided when necessary. Although many of the activities are hands-on, you will also be required to complete the related theory and reading that is critical for successful completion of this course.
If you are
· self-confident
· understanding
· emotionally stable
· cooperative
· easy to get along with
If you have
- no criminal record
- self-discipline and motivation
- strong communication skills
- problem solving ability
- physical stamina and coordination
- the ability to get along well with others
If you like to
- help people
- serve others
- work in groups
You will need
- uniform
- steel-toed shoes
If you think
- these qualities and characteristics describe YOU
This may be the program you are looking for!
Nature of the Program: Protective services staff work indoors and outdoors. They work in all types of weather. Those employed by hospitals, fire departments or police departments usually work between 45 and 60 hours per week. Because emergency services functions 24-hour-a-day, the working hours are usually very long and irregular. This type of work is physically and emotionally demanding but can be very exciting and challenging. A person in this line of work will deal with life-or-death situations on a daily basis.
Completion of the Program: Upon completion of the protective services occupations program, students have the qualifications to start a career in one of the many fields of emergency services including police, emergency medical services, or fire fighting. The student would also meet the requirements to enter the Pennsylvania State Police Academy or the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.
Related Occupations: Police Officer (federal, state, county, or city), corrections officer, game warden, private security officer, 1st Responder, EMT, paramedic, fire fighter, fire prevention officer, fire investigator, insurance investigator, emergency services dispatcher, equipment sales and services for law enforcement, fire fighting or emergency medical services.
