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Calhoun Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Security Short-Term Certificate provides foundational training in security and loss prevention.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 33-9032.00

Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionCoordinationActive Learning

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsAdministrative

Abilities

Problem SensitivityFar VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSelective AttentionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningFlexibility of ClosureSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure securit
  • Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from para
  • Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company pol
  • Observe casino or casino hotel operations for irregular activities, such as cheating or theft by emp
  • Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.

Technology

Office suite softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo conferencing softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital video camerasFirst aid kitsFlashlightsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMetal handcuffsMulti-line telephone systemsMultipurpose fire extinguishersNightsticksPatrol carsPatrol golf cartsPepper sprayPersonal computersPhotocopiersClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsComputer laser printersDigital still camerasDigital video recording equipmentElectric transportation cartsHandheld metal detectorsLaw enforcement handgunsMobile radiosRemotely controlled camerasSecurity alarm systemsSlot machines

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Security Guards33-9032.00
  • Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators33-9031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Door and gate locking procedures — follow step-by-step under direct supervision to secure building entrances and exits at the end of each shift.
  • Patrol routes — complete assigned walking rounds on a commercial or industrial site following a prescribed schedule provided by a supervisor.
  • Alarm signals — recognize and report basic alarm activations to a supervisor or dispatch center according to posted emergency protocols.
  • Visitor and employee access logs — record arrivals and departures manually or in an office suite application under close supervisory guidance.
  • Basic first aid supplies — locate and apply under direction when responding to a minor medical incident on site.
  • Daily activity reports — document routine observations and shift events using a word processing template provided by the site supervisor.
  • Rule infraction notices — deliver verbal warnings to individuals committing minor violations using scripted language reviewed with a supervisor.
  • Radio or telephone communication — use to relay routine messages and status updates to a dispatch center following standard operating procedures.
  • Surveillance camera feeds — monitor assigned screens for unusual activity and flag anomalies to a senior guard for evaluation.
  • Post orders and site maps — read and reference to understand assigned coverage areas and applicable security policies before beginning solo patrols.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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