Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement pathway teaches students about the careers related to law enforcement and the legal system. In this program, students will engage in mock trials, investigative procedures like evidence collection and fingerprinting, and accident investigations.

Classes in the law enforcement pathway will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services, and students will have the opportunity to research different career areas related to law enforcement and develop a career or college plan that is best for them. 

Program Content

  • Law Enforcement Foundations
  • Court Systems and Constitutional Law
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Crime Prevention
  • Interpersonal Communications

 

Career

Opportunities

  • Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer
  • Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Officer
  • Correctional Officer and Jailer
  • Immigration and Customs Inspector
  • First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detective

Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)

  • Average wage/year
    $40,186 - 91,312
  • Job openings/year
    12,206
  • 13% Job Growth by 2030
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Public Service

Level 1

Complete High School Graduation Requirements

Level 2

Law Enforcement I
AND
Criminal Investigation

Level 3

Law Enforcement II
AND
Forensic Science

Level 4

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

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