Criminal Justice: Private Police Services, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Richard J. Daley

Program Code: 0326

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
CRM JUS 102Administration of Criminal Justice3
CRM JUS 170Scope & Purpose of Private Policing3
CRM JUS 172Management & Supervision for Private Policing3
CRM JUS 174Law For Private Police3
CRM JUS 211Intro To Investigation3
CRM JUS 222Professional Responsibility3
Total Hours18

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Private Detectives and Investigators

Job Description

Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$36,998
Median 50th Percentile$63,576
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$113,386

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$18
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$55

Annual Job Openings

115 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less25.11%
A certificate4.25%
Some college12.07%
An Associate degree16.41%
A Bachelor's degree42.15%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

42.15% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Transit and Railroad Police

Job Description

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$64,885
Median 50th Percentile$80,657
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$111,485

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$31
Median 50th Percentile$39
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$54

Annual Job Openings

5 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less20.57%
A certificate13.78%
Some college25.93%
An Associate degree5.39%
A Bachelor's degree28.41%
A Master's or Professional degree5.93%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

34.34% continue their education beyond an associate degree