Career Cluster : Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Workforce Region(s): Statewide Data - All Districts
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Pathways
Pathway Description: Workers in the Correction Services pathway are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or penitentiary. While the primary mission of corrections is protection of the public, many in this field are involved with the treatment, education and reintegration of offenders.
Secondary CTE Courses
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers: A course designed to give students an overview and history of careers in the field of Law, Public Safety, corrections and Security. Areas of study include but are not limited to corrections services, emergency and fire management services, security and protective services, law enforcement services and legal services. A job-shadowing component is included and this course gives the student a strong foundation for the law, public safety and security pathways. This may be taught as a career exploration course in conjunction with other foundation Career Cluster courses.
Information Technology Applications: Students will practice ethical use of technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail and Internet applications to communicate, search for and access information.
Other Courses and Elective Activities: Local student organization activities, including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences.
Pathway Description: Every year, fires and other emergencies take thousands of lives and destroy property worth billions of dollars. Firefighters and emergency services workers help protect the public against these dangers by rapidly responding to a variety of emergencies. They are frequently the first emergency personnel at the scene of a traffic accident or medical emergency and may be called upon to put out a fire, treat injuries or perform other vital functions.
Secondary CTE Courses
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers: A course designed to give students an overview and history of careers in the field of Law, Public Safety, corrections and Security. Areas of study include but are not limited to corrections services, emergency and fire management services, security and protective services, law enforcement services and legal services. A job-shadowing component is included and this course gives the student a strong foundation for the law, public safety and security pathways. This may be taught as a career exploration course in conjunction with other foundation Career Cluster courses.
Information Technology Applications: Students will practice ethical use of technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail and Internet applications to communicate, search for and access information.
Other Courses and Elective Activities: Local student organization activities, including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences.
Secondary CTE Courses
Pathway Description: The legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Workers in the Legal Services pathway form the backbone of this vital system, linking it to society in myriad ways. For this reason, they hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Secondary CTE Courses
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers: A course designed to give students an overview and history of careers in the field of Law, Public Safety, corrections and Security. Areas of study include but are not limited to corrections services, emergency and fire management services, security and protective services, law enforcement services and legal services. A job-shadowing component is included and this course gives the student a strong foundation for the law, public safety and security pathways. This may be taught as a career exploration course in conjunction with other foundation Career Cluster courses.
Information Technology Applications: Students will practice ethical use of technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail and Internet applications to communicate, search for and access information.
Other Courses and Elective Activities: Local student organization activities, including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences.
Pathway Description: Security personnel often work in public buildings such as museums or art galleries to protect paintings and exhibits by inspecting people and packages entering and leaving the building. In factories, laboratories, government buildings, data processing centers, and military bases, security officers protect information, products, computer codes, and defense secrets and check the credentials of people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
Secondary CTE Courses
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers: A course designed to give students an overview and history of careers in the field of Law, Public Safety, corrections and Security. Areas of study include but are not limited to corrections services, emergency and fire management services, security and protective services, law enforcement services and legal services. A job-shadowing component is included and this course gives the student a strong foundation for the law, public safety and security pathways. This may be taught as a career exploration course in conjunction with other foundation Career Cluster courses.
Information Technology Applications: Students will practice ethical use of technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail and Internet applications to communicate, search for and access information.
Other Courses and Elective Activities: Local student organization activities, including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences.
The Perkins crosswalk of educational programs of study to occupations identifies a number of programs relevant to this career cluster: