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Maintain order in courts of law.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice: Basic Police Academy
AS Degree
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement Opt 2 (Police Academy)
AA Degree

Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice: Basic Police Academy
AS Degree
Administration of Justice: Criminology
Certificate of Achievement

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice
AS Degree
Administration of Justice
AS-T Degree

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Biological And Physical Science
AA Degree
Biological And Physical Science
AS Degree
Chemistry
AS Degree
Chemistry
AS-T Degree
Chemistry
Certificate of Achievement

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice: Homeland Security
AS Degree
Children in the Justice System
Certificate of Achievement

Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice
AS Degree
Administration of Justice
AS-T Degree

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice
AS Degree
Administration of Justice
AS-T Degree

Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice: Basic Police Academy
AS Degree
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement Opt 2 (Police Academy)
AA Degree

Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice
AS Degree
Administration of Justice
AS-T Degree

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Administration of Justice: Basic Police Academy
AS Degree
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement Opt 2 (Police Academy)
AA Degree