College of Technology - Building Unlimited Career Opportunities
Program Options & Length:
- Program begins in August and January
- Program length is 2 to 4 1/2 semesters
- Admits 36 students each year
- Typical classroom hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 days per week
- Summer Session - mandatory if entering in January and planning to complete Technical Certificate in October
Program Description
Law Enforcement Officers patrol an assigned beat either by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of the peace, and arrest violators of the law. These duties could be performed for police departments, railroads, department stores, airlines, or other agencies. Officers familiarize themselves with their beat and with persons living in the area; note suspicious persons and establishments and report them to your superior officer; report hazards that endanger public safety; report to the scene of accidents, give first aid to the injured, and investigate the causes and results of the accident; direct and reroute traffic around a fire or other disturbance; inspect public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations; warn or arrest persons violating animal ordinances; issue tickets to traffic violators; write and file daily activity reports with your superior officer; drive patrol car or police ambulance.
The Law Enforcement Program is designed to prepare graduates to enter the law enforcement field. The Law Enforcement Program has been duly approved by the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council, thus eliminating the graduates' need to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Because the Law Enforcement Program is driven by POST standards for certification into the law enforcement field, applicants to the program must meet POST standards for admission. These admission standards include a background check into the applicant's criminal, driving, and psychological record.
Certificates & Degrees
- Technical Certificate Law Enforcement
- Associate of Applied Science degree Law Enforcement.
There are special application procedures associated with this program. Contact Student Services at (208) 282-2622.
Admission Steps
- Complete an application for admission and pay fees online. Be sure to click on the Professional Technical Application and select your program choice. * If you are applying for the Associate Degree Registered Nurse program, the Respiratory Therapy program or a bachelor's degree offered through the College of Technology, go to the Undergraduate Application.
- High school graduation or GED is required. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores (Not required if you have submitted proof of 14 or more academic credits from an accredited institution of higher education).
- Submit an official college transcript from each accredited institution of higher education that you have attended.
- Either COMPASS or ACT scores.
- Complete the COMPASS placement test. This test enables us to place
you in the appropriate classes to enhance your success in college.
or - Submit ACT scores, (valid for seven years from date of testing).
- Complete the COMPASS placement test. This test enables us to place
you in the appropriate classes to enhance your success in college.
- Meet with one of the College of Technology advisors to finalize your acceptance. To make an appointment, call (208)282-2622.
- Apply for Financial Aid if needed. Questions — call (208)282-2756.
Note: Some programs have additional admission criteria. Contact Student Services at 208-282-2622 for assistance.
Career Opportunities
100% of 2009 Law Enforcement graduates were employed in related jobs.
Employment Opportunities
- Federal, state, county, municipal and special jurisdiction levels of government
- Corrections
- Detention
- Security for various companies
- Probation and Parole
- Median income -Idaho $37,550, and nationally, $46,290 in this field*
- About 2,940 police officers work in this occupation in Idaho*
* Idaho Career Information Systems data
All AAS degrees will articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Technology.
Cost of Attendance
Fees are determined by the current Idaho State University fee schedule, which includes mandatory student health insurance. Students with existing health insurance coverage may waive student health insurance. Waivers are available at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/.
Additional program, equipment, and book costs are listed here.
Paying for College
You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.
Affirmative Action, ADA & Equal Employment Opportunity at ISU
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and the federal government, including applicable executive orders
pertaining to civil rights. All rights, privileges, and activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, national origin or veteran status. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to:
Joyce Hammond-Perry J.D.
Affirmative Action Director
Rendezvous Complex 157 Stop 8315
(208) 282-3973
ADA Policy Statement
Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those with documented disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a disability that might require reasonable accomodation, please contact:
Dennis J. Toney,
ADA Disabilities and Resource Center Director
Graveley Hall 123 Box 8121
E-mail tonedenn@isu.edu
208-282-3599
