Police Science - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Police Science from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Law Enforcement degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description: The Police Science Degree is offered in cooperation with the West Virginia State Police and is located at the State Police Academy in Institute, West Virginia. This program is not designed for regular full-time or part-time students. Admission to this program is restricted to those accepted into the West Virginia State Police Cadet training corps. The State Police Academy currently serves the state of West Virginia as the only law enforcement training facility that has been approved by the Governor?s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to provide mandatory entry-level police training. The prospective student must be 21 years of age and meet the requirements of the State Police Academy. State Police personnel complete a 30-week residential program in which all degree coursework, with the exception of the internship, is completed. A field internship must be completed during the employee?s probationary employment period before the degree is awarded. Career Outlook: The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s. Because of relatively attractive salaries and benefits, the number of qualified candidates exceeds the number of job openings in federal law enforcement agencies and in most state police departments?resulting in increased hiring standards and selectivity by employers. Competition should remain keen for higher-paying jobs with state and federal agencies and police departments in more affluent areas. Opportunities will be better in local and special police departments, especially in departments that offer relatively low salaries, or in urban communities where the crime rate is relatively high. Applicants with college training in police science, military police experience, or both should have the best opportunities. Employment Opportunities: West Virginia State Police Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Marshal View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law Enforcement courses.