The Advanced Certificate program in Criminal Justice: Private Police is focused on the study of theory and practices of current trends in private police services, criminal and civil law for private security officers. The program can lead to promotion to security directors, middle-management positions or self-employment.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Criminal Justice: Private Police Services, Basic Certificate
• Criminal Justice: Private Police Services, Advanced Certificate

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
CRM JUS 102	Administration of Criminal Justice	3
CRM JUS 114	Administration of Juvenile Justice	3
CRM JUS 170	Scope & Purpose of Private Policing	3
CRM JUS 172	Management & Supervision for Private Policing	3
CRM JUS 174	Law For Private Police	3
CRM JUS 211	Intro To Investigation	3
CRM JUS 222	Professional Responsibility	3
CRM JUS 234	Criminal Law & Procedure	3
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
ENGLISH 107	Report Writing	3
Total Hours		30

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.

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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 less	25.11%
A certificate	4.25%
Some college	12.07%
An Associate degree	16.41%
A Bachelor's degree	42.15%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

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.

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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 less	20.57%
A certificate	13.78%
Some college	25.93%
An Associate degree	5.39%
A Bachelor's degree	28.41%
A Master's or Professional degree	5.93%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

34.34% continue their education beyond an associate degree