Special Police Officer Certificate
At a Glance
Serve and protect your community as a special police officer! Students will be instructed on all state-mandated learning objectives including criminal law, field interrogation, court procedure, terrorism and gangs, defensive tactics, crisis intervention, and first aid and CPR.
Approx. Number of Hours/Months:
88 hours/11 days
Program Cost:**
$860
Est. Hourly Wage:*
$23.32 per hour
Min. Occupational Requirements:
At least 18 years old; of good moral character, reputation and qualification.
Special Police Job Overview
Special Police Officers may be employed by colleges and universities, K-12 school systems, court systems, retail establishments and restaurants, and hospitals and healthcare facilities. SPOs hold a commission granted by the Governor that authorizes them to arrest individuals who trespass or commit offenses on the property described in their commission and exercise other powers of a police officer on the property.
Licensure/certification earned
Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion that employers are required to submit to the Maryland State Police when applying for a Special Police Officer commission.
Financial Assistance
Curriculum
Serve and protect your community as a special police officer. Learn about criminal law, field interrogation, court procedure, terrorism and gangs, defensive tactics, crisis intervention, and first aid and CPR. Special police officers may be employed by colleges and universities, K-12 school systems, court systems, retail establishments and restaurants, and hospitals and healthcare facilities. A special police officer must be at least 18 years old and hold a commission granted by the Governor. A commission authorizes the officer to arrest individuals who trespass or commit offenses on the property described in the commission and exercise other powers of a police officer on the property. Upon successful completion of this course, special police officer candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion that is required to submit when applying for a commission.
Additional Information & Program Requirements
An employer, not an individual, applies for a commission for a prospective special police officer.
Related Professional Skills and Job Training Courses:
(None)
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410-386-8100 | wbce@carrollcc.edu | Building A, Room 115
*Wages are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.
**Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks and related materials, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees or prerequisite courses.