Law Enforcement Officer: Technical Certificate

Technical Certificate | 12 credits

Program Website
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Program Description

The Law Enforcement Officer program builds upon skills and knowledge gained in the Special Function Officer program and prepares students for certification as peace officers under Utah law. By Utah Law, all law enforcement departments are required to have all police officers complete this program before performing the duties as a patrol officer, investigator, or deputy. The program consists of classroom instruction and practical applications in all law enforcement subjects.

Gainful Employment

Lightcast reports there are currently 4,147 jobs in the Salt Lake County area which is below the national average but by 2030 there is projected to be an 11.3% increase in local numbers. 84% of those jobs are with state and local governments. Current compensation is higher than the national average at $35.84 per hour.

Specialized Program Accreditation

Accredited by Peace Officer’s Standards and Training.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $0
Supplies: $400 (firearm)
Course Fees: $1,140

Program Entry Requirements

Student must have successfully completed Special Function Officer certification within the last 18 months and be 21 years by the end of the course. All of these requirements are explained on our website and discussed with the students during an interview prior to their enrollment.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (12 credits)

TELE 1030 - Law Enforcement Officer

Time to Completion

360 hours

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Institution Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Apply skills learned in the investigation of a variety of situations such as domestic violence, traffic accidents, DUI incidents, and more. [4,7]
Demonstrate proficiency through the successful completion of qualifications in firearms, defensive tactics, and physical fitness. [1]
Implement proper tactics to successfully deal with high-stress situations. [2,4]
Demonstrate proficiency with law enforcement tools such as Radar/Lidar and intoxilyzer. [1,4]