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LAW ENFORCEMENT

DID YOU KNOW

What those who pursue law enforcement careers have in common is a desire to serve the public, to contribute to public safety, and to have a job that is more than just a job, that is meaningful and useful.

• City of Lubbock Police Dept.• Department of Public Service• LCU Police• Lubbock County CDA • Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office• Lubbock ISD Police• Lubbock Police Dept.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

• South Plains Assn. of Governments• South Plains College• Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice• Texas Game Warden

Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services.

SkillsUSA Texas provides opportunities for its members to become successful and productive citizens, employees and leaders. Through a proven system that produces quality-trained, well-rounded, entry-level employees, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate America, labor organizations, trade associations and government. The result is a coordinated effort that addresses America’s need for a globally competitive, educated and skilled work force.

LAW & PUBLIC SERVICE

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO

LAW ENFORCEMENT

You Can Have A Bright Future In...

DID YOU KNOW?

Those who pursue law enforcement careers have in common a desire to serve the public, to contribute to public safety, and to have a job that is more than just a job, that is meaningful and useful.

• City of Lubbock Police Dept.• Department of Public Service• LCU Police• Lubbock County CDA • Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office• Lubbock ISD Police• Lubbock Police Dept.

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

• South Plains Assn. of Governments• South Plains College• Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice• Texas Game Warden

SkillsUSA Texas provides opportunities for its members to become successful and productive citizens, employees and leaders. Through a proven system that produces quality-trained, well-rounded, entry-level employees, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate America, labor organizations, trade associations and government. The result is a coordinated effort that addresses America’s need for a globally competitive, educated and skilled work force.

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Grades 9-10 (EHS) Grades 10-11 (ATC)

1 Credit

Law Enforcement I Grades 10-12

Offered at EHS & ATC 1 Credit

Weighted Credit CTE College Credit

Forensic ScienceGrades 11-12

1 Credit Weighted Credit

Science Credit

Court Systems & Practices Grades 10-12

Offered at EHS & ATC 1 Credit

Weighted CreditCTE College Credit

Law Enforcement ll Grades 11-12

Offered at EHS & ATC

1 Credit CTE College Credit Weighted Credit

Legal Research & Writing (Mock Trial)

Grades 11-12 Offered at EHS & ATC

1 Credit Weighted Credit

Internship & Extended Internship in Law,

Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Grade 12Offered at EHS & ATC

2-3 Credits Weighted Credit

Emergency Medical

Technician Grade 122 Credits

EMT Basic Certification CTE College Credit Weighted Credit

EMERGENCY SERVICESLEGAL STUDIES LAW ENFORCEMENT

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Grades 9-10 (EHS) Grades 10-11 (ATC)

1 Credit

Disaster Response Grades 10-11

1 Credit

&

Firefighter I Grades 11-12

2 Credits

Firefighter II Grade 123 Credits EMT Basic

Certification Basic Structural

Firefighter

PathophysiologyGrades 11-12

1 Credit Weighted CreditScience Credit

Anatomy & Physiology Grades 11-12

1 Credit Weighted Credit at ATC

Science Credit

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PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT

Courses marked are offered only at the ATC

Courses marked are offered at both the ATC and EHS

CTE Law & Public Service Pathways

Fast-Growing Careers Top-Paying CareersGrowth Rate(2020-2026)

AverageWageNeeded

Typical Education

NeededTypical Education

23% High School

19% Bachelor’s

16% Associate’s

Protective Service Workers, All Other

Paralegals and Legal Assistants


Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

Crossing Guards

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Financial Examiners


Lawyers

Lawyers

Property, Real Estate & Community Association Managers

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Occupational Health and and Safety Specialists

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Economists

Political Scientists

15%

Financial Specialists, All Other

IndustryCertification

14% Some College

22%

22% Associate’s

High School

Bachelor’s

20%

20%

20%

$100,509 Doctoral

$68,539 Associate’s

Bachelor’s

Bachelor’s

$65,187

$65,083

$58,083 Bachelor’s

Doctoral $127,547

$122,875 Doctoral

$99,735 Master’s

$95,988 Doctoral

$88,065 Master’s


High School

Fast-Growing Careers Top-Paying CareersGrowth Rate(2020-2026)

AverageWageNeeded

Typical Education

NeededTypical Education

23% High School

19% Bachelor’s

16% Associate’s




Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

Crossing Guards

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Financial Examiners


Lawyers

Lawyers

Property, Real Estate & Community Association Managers

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Occupational Health and and Safety Specialists

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Economists

Political Scientists

15%

Financial Specialists, All Other


14% Some College

22%

22% Associate’s

High School

Bachelor’s

20%

20%

20%

$100,509 Doctoral

$68,539 Associate’s

Bachelor’s

Bachelor’s

$65,187

$65,083

$58,083 Bachelor’s

Doctoral $127,547

$122,875 Doctoral

$99,735 Master’s

$95,988 Doctoral

$88,065 Master’s


High School

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