Law Enforcement

Statewide Program of Study

The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law.

Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations, as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.

Informational One Pager

This Program of Study is in our

Law and Public Service Career Cluster

This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

Pathway Courses

Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.

Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.

Level 1

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Level 2

Law Enforcement I

Level 3

Law Enforcement II* /Correctional Services*

Level 4

Practicum in Law, Public Safety Corrections, and Security*

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.

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Exploration Activities

  • Join the SkillsUSA

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Work-Based Learning Activities

  • Attend court hearings and other legal

    procedures

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Industry-Based Certifications

  • Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II - Level 4

  • Jailer Certification

    (local certification with Smith County Sherriff's Office) - Level 4

Postsecondary Opportunities

Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.

Aligned Occupations

Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$60,112
Median Wage

5,241
Annual Openings

13%
Growth

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Officers

$44,054
Median Wage

793
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$40,186
Median Wage

4,683
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

Immigration and Customs Inspectors

$78,104
Median Wage

1,236
Annual Openings

9%
Growth

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$91,312
Median Wage

253
Annual Openings

25%
Growth