Bachelor of Arts with major in Criminology - Grande Prairie Regional CollegeCriminology Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Bachelor of Arts with major in Criminology - Grande Prairie Regional College The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), on behalf of Registrar of the Security Programs Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, 'which 'regulates the security industry in' BC, is responsible 'for the development and maintenance of training standards, and the administration of Security Training,' including 'the administration of monitored examinations for security courses, the inspection and quality control of schools and approved security instructors ' In British Columbia, in accordance with the Private Investigators and Security Agencies Act and Regulations, requires that 'contract security companies and employees be licensed prior to taking part in security duties.' These 'requirements apply to alarm monitor and service personnel, armored car companies, locksmiths, private investigators, security consultants, and security patrol (guard) personnel, and include background clearance requirements.' Furthermore, 'applications for licensing may only be submitted by an employer on behalf of a prospective employee.' Security guard/patrol employees, in accordance with Security Training Regulation, must 'complete mandatory training prior to eligibility for Provincial licensing;' such training is comprised of 2 courses including Basic Standards Training 1 (BST1) and Basic Standards Training 2 (BST2). These Courses 'must be successfully completed through an approved training school, and evidence of completion must be attached to a license application.' Individuals possessing, within the past 3 years, 'peace office experience' may be eligible for exemption for BST1 and BST2 training; individuals who want to be considered for training exemption must complete and submit 'an Application for Training Exemption,' available at the JIBC website. Grace Community College in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada is approved by the Province of BC, Security programs, Police Services Division, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General to offer BST Level 2 Security Training that meets the qualifications standards for those employed in the security field in the Province. BST 2 training is 2 days in duration and builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired through BST 1 training. Among the major topics to be covered are Applying Tactical Communication Strategies, Conflict Management Cycle and Goals, Personal Safety, Response Options, Tactical Communications, The Security Professional, Situation Evaluation, and Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Skills. Career-wise, graduates may apply for employment in various government security agencies at the both federal and provincial levels, private security firms, various companies, and with numerous other employers. For instance, graduates may assume positions as bylaw enforcement officer, casino security officer, college/university campus security officer, correctional officer, customs officer, government enforcement or investigator, hotel security officer, industrial and commercial security, police officer, private investigator, and youth worker, among many others. Students should be aware that some careers may require further training, as determined by individual employers; in addition, individuals possessing a criminal record may find it difficult to attain employment in criminal justice and related fields.
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