Protection, Security and Investigation

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Description

Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely and effectively in a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors of the expanding safety and security industry. By sharing a common first year with the Police Foundations Program, students are provided with an overall understanding of criminal justice and law enforcement in Canada and have the opportunity to transfer between programs after the first year.

Second year students are provided with academic and practical courses which develop the knowledge and skills demanded by today's employers. Areas of study include investigative techniques, defensive skills and use of force applications, security procedures, crisis intervention, emergency management, and computer security. Students will also complete an integrated field placement with a professional organization in the security industry.

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Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields
• make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security
• carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and environmental initiatives
• act equitably and justly with diverse populations
• work effectively as a member of a protection and security team
• prevent and resolve crisis, conflict and emergency situations by applying effective techniques
• conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collecting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence
• monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events
• develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development
• employ environmentally sustainable practices within the profession
• identify and connect program specific curriculum and learning outcomes with active engagement and service in the community.

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Progression

Fall Intake - Orillia

Sem 1 | Sem 2  | Sem 3 | Sem 4 
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Fall  | Winter | Fall  | Winter
2013  | 2014   | 2014  | 2015  

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be granted admission to this program:
- OSS Curriculum: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U)
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program with: Communications
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
- Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and/or mature student testing that meets the minimum standards for admission

Keyboarding ability, basic computer literacy and word processing skills are also recommended.

Students are required to sign a waiver indicating they are physically and medically able to participate in strenuous physical activity.

Applicants must have a valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C or HCP certificate before proceeding to field placement or participating in volunteer opportunities. It is recommended that First Aid and CPR training is completed prior to program entry.


Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

22 Mandatory Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
1 Field Placement

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Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

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Courses

Mandatory Courses

CJSR2000 Crisis Intervention
CJSR2003 Use of Force Applications
COMP2097 Computer and Network Security
FITN1003 Physical Training 1
FITN1004 Healthy Living 1
FITN1005 Physical Training 2
FITN1006 Healthy Living 2
FITN2005 Physical Training for Security Professionals
GOVT1002 Government in Canadian Society
LAWS1005 Introduction to Security and Protection
LAWS1010 Contemporary Legal Studies
LAWS2021 Emergency Management
LAWS2022 Security Applications 1
LAWS2026 Investigative Processes
LAWS2027 Municipal Law Enforcement
LAWS2038 Security Applications 2
PFPR1001 Criminal Justice in Canada
PFPR1003 Issues in Diversity
PSIN2000 Field Placement Preparation: PSIN
PSIN2001 Private Investigations
PSIN2002 Field Placement Seminar PSIN
PSYL1004 Mental Health Issues

Communications Courses

To be selected at time of registration from the College list, as determined by testing.

General Education Courses

To be selected from College list
Field Placement
PSIN2003 Field Placement PSIN

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Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/