Program Overview
The Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training certificate program is designed to give you specialized knowledge of the criminal justice field combined with a broad general educational background.
As a graduate of this law enforcement program, depending on the option chosen, you would be prepared to seek employment as a police officer, private security, or prepare for careers in federal government, pre-law and many other related careers.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury or escort defendants.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
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Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
The Law Enforcement with Basic Police Training certificate program offers theoretical, practical and technical instruction designed to meet an ever-increasing demand and continuous upgrading of personnel by law enforcement agencies.
Professional licensure
Program completers will be eligible to take the Michigan State licensure exam. Each State has possible different licensure requirements. Please contact the program coordinator for further information.
Why you should choose Delta
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
You can get hands-on experience in your field while you're working toward that degree. I know. It's awesome! Plus, you'll even get paid. That's co-op! Check it out.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
In fact, if you're interested in earning a bachelor's in Law Enforcement you have several options by coming to Delta first, and then transferring.
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