Security Professional + High School Diploma

Prepare for employment in the security and protection fields. The high school program includes a 4-course career certificate so you graduate with real-world knowledge to advance in your chosen field.

Program Overview:

The Security Professional certificate program teaches students important protection and security principles needed to pursue employment in the security and protection fields.

Career Information:

Some of the tasks that security guards perform include patrolling a specified area, writing reports on observations, and detaining violators. They may also monitor alarms and cameras for any suspicious activity. Guards protect people, money, merchandise, and sensitive records. For example, retail stores may employ security guards to help prevent shoplifting.

Topics You Will Learn About Include:

Types and factors of patrol
Factors of patrol
Basic public relations
Relations with police
Techniques for writing reports
Traffic and crowd control
Crowd control
Evidence, witnesses, and providing testimony
Perimeter, area, and point protection systems
Techniques for controlling access and egress
Badges, digital controls, and barriers
Security of information
Occupational safety and health administration
Fire safety
Emergency measures plan
Advanced first aid
Receiving and responding to bomb threats
Common offenses
Legal jurisdictions

Careers in This Field:

Security Guard
Protection or Security Officer
Campus or Hotel or Customer Service Security Officer
Custom Protection Officer
Loss Prevention Officer
Security Agent
Security Supervisor
Transportation Inspector
Baggage Screener

What Do Students Graduate With?

High School Diploma from Career Online High School
Security Professional Career Certificate