Law Enforcement
The Rewarding and Challenging Field of Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement offers a career with opportunities to enhance
knowledge and skills, a job that is challenging and rewarding, and an
environment of teamwork with a sense of family. The Law Enforcement program at
NCTC is designed to provide exceptional preparation for employment in the field
of law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, forensics and
investigation.
Classes
The curriculum includes study of the fundamentals of criminal law, police
systems and practices, criminal investigation, courts and criminal procedures,
defensive measures, traffic and patrol administration as well as legal and
ethical aspects of law enforcement. Part of the curriculum includes an
internship scheduled with area law enforcement agencies to enhance classroom and
laboratory experiences.
North Central Texas College does not offer credit by experience for those
working in the field of Criminal Justice. Students who have received their
TCLEOSE certifications upon graduating from any police academy may request to
take a departmental exam for each of the following classes: Fundamentals of
Criminal Law, Police Systems and Practices, Introduction to Criminal Justice,
and Criminal Investigation. Students who have previously enrolled in these
courses will not qualify to take the exam(s). The cost for each exam is
$93.
For more information on the internship and departmental exams, you may
contact the Program Coordinator.
Prospective students must display good moral character, a stable employment
record and have no history of any conduct that may affect suitability for law
enforcement work.
Career Opportunities
From a complete range of law enforcement sub-specialty areas, a career can be
developed to create a truly unique and comfortable lifestyle. Law enforcement
provides opportunities to advance careers and achieve personal and professional
goals. Graduates may be employed as police officers, sheriffs, jailers and
guards, security personnel, criminal justice instructors, or with corporate and
private police units. Plenty of excitement exists for officers regardless of the
particular career path chosen. Salaries range from an estimated $14.00 per hour
at an entry level to $19.00 with additional pay for overtime, longevity, and
certification.