Administration of Justice
Whatever you plan to do, Contra Costa College is a great place to start.
You will get more than an academic background. You’ll also get hands-on experience actually doing the things that peace officers do every day. You’ll learn how to use a baton and handcuffs, and how to take finger, foot and tire prints by actually doing it all. We even have a state-of-the-art firearms training simulator.
Our curriculum is aligned with the California Peace Officer Standards and Training learning domains, and stays up-to-date and relevant thanks to strong relationships with local law enforcement. Our active board of advisers includes representatives from the Richmond, San Pablo, Concord, Brentwood and El Cerrito police departments as well as the county probation and District Attorney’s offices. In fact, a large percentage of the officers working at our local police departments started out right here.
Law enforcement jobs in California—and particularly in the Bay Area—tend to pay very well. And, a steady stream of retirements means a regular flow of new job openings.
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We offer associate degrees and certificates of achievement in corrections and law enforcement, as well as certificates in several areas of specialization.
Been out of work a while? If you’re eligible, WIOA can help pay your tuition, lab fees, books and other costs. Learn More.
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