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Ministry-approved title: Protection, Security and Investigation
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.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.
DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:
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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.
This program will introduce you to a breadth of courses which expose students to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement through a blend of academic and practical experiences. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete some of the program requirements.
Security Guard training is a required course in this two-year diploma program. Upon successful completion of this course, the ministry-approved content allows students to be eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard Licencing Examination at a provincial test centre. Please visit the Service Ontario website to review the eligibility criteria and detailed instructions on how to apply for your Security Guard licence.
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The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations; or Paralegal program.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.
To help students have the best 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.
As part of your second year of studies you will register to take the PSIP 2000 – Field Placement for PSI course in your third or fourth semester. Your learning experience will require you to complete a one day/eight-hour shift in an industry related occupation as well as complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours working in access control at either Durham College or ONTech varsity events.
Students will utilize our Learning Management System DCconnect to complete Ministry of Labour field placement training modules to obtain mandatory certifications and complete other placement related forms, by the established due date.
For more information contact Treina Kennington, Student Advisor/Field Placement Officer.
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