Criminal Justice (CJS)

This course meets the State of CT Department of Public Safety requirments for the eight-hour security officer training class. Once candidates successfully completed the course and passed the exam, they can submit the application to receive and be issued a Security Officer Identification Card from the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit of the Department of Public Safety in CT. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to, Introduction to Private Security, Basic First Aid, Search & Seizure, Use of Force, and Basic Criminal Justice. Students must take and pass a written examination in class with a minimum passing score of 70%. Students should bring a picture ID such as driver’s license or passport to class. Receipt of Security Officer ID Card is also contingent on the payment of additional fees to the Department Public Safety Special Licensing and Firearms Unit. Eligibility and additional information can be found on the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's website at: http://www.ct.gov/despp