SECURITY CERTIFICATE
30 SEMESTER HOURS
Security officers patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry of the facility for which they work. The growing rate of internal theft in business and industry also has created an increasing need for security officers. Security officers’ duties may include patrolling the premises, setting up security controls, monitoring property access. investigating suspicious behavior, enforcing company policies, securing the premises and personnel by staying on patrol, monitoring surveillance equipment, and performing building or vehicle inspections. OCtech’s Security Certificate program is designed to educate students in the diverse areas of security while increasing professionalism in the security field. The program allows interested students to advance into the Criminal Justice Associate Degree program without losing credits.