Protection, Security and Investigation

Program Overview

Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer? Join our program to learn about each of these career paths through a diverse curriculum taught by industry professionals and discover which career best suits your interests.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C, M or U)

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Law Enforcement

Investigations

Opportunity for Experiential Learning

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2021	Open	Open
September 2021	Open	Open
January 2022	Open

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Border Services Officer
Bylaw officer
Special Constable
Corporal, Ontario Regiment
Correctional services officer
Mobile security operative
Nuclear security officer
Provincial Offences Officer
Police officer
Private investigator
Security Officer
Youth Services Officer

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Program Details

This program will introduce you to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic and practical experience. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete some of the program requirements. As a graduate, you are eligible to achieve your security guard licence number.

Along with a breadth of courses, our program has embedded into the curriculum course content based on the ministry-mandated requirements for eligibility to write the provincial licensing examination for security guards in the province of Ontario as per the training standards prescribed by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act.

Why our students succeed:

Variety of courses allows for discovery and confirmation on career choice.
Students have an opportunity to engage in experiential learning.
Courses include industry guest speakers who provide insight and tips for job applications.
Annual career fair provides opportunity to meet future employers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
Prevent and resolve crisis, conflict, and emergency situations by applying effective techniques.
Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collection, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.
Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C, M or U)

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Current Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Rescuer Certificate in CPR (Level C) (within one year)
Current standard first aid certificate (within three years)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Border Services Officer
Bylaw officer
Special Constable
Corporal, Ontario Regiment
Correctional services officer
Mobile security operative
Nuclear security officer
Provincial Offences Officer
Police officer
Private investigator
Security Officer
Youth Services Officer

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Border services
Hospitals
Security companies
Police services
Government agencies
Armed Forces
Youth and community services organizations
Casinos

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Court Support Services; Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations; Paralegal; Victimology; and Youth Justice and Interventions; programs.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

Experiential Learning

Project Lord Ridgeback

Project Lord Ridgeback (PLRB) is multi-disciplinary experiential learning exercise that simulates a local disaster. Interacting with actors who play victims, casualties, emotionally distressed persons and the elderly in a staged, choreographed event, students from a wide range of programs learn by acting and responding as they would in real emergencies. Subject matter experts design injects into disaster-related scenarios which simulate authentic workplace demands.

Following the mock disaster, students participate in follow up exercises to apply learning in mock court testimony, critical incident stress debrief, crime-scene lab work, and form completion specific to their program areas.

Student participants are from a wide range of DC programs including: Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedic, Police Foundations, Protection Security & Investigation, Paralegal, 911 Call Centre Communications, Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations, Journalism Mass Media Program, Social Service Worker, Activation Co-ordination – Gerontology, Court Support Services.

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Protection, Security and Investigation

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Technology Recommendations

Experiential Learning

Project Lord Ridgeback

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]