Security Guard - Individuals with Disabilities

Program Description

This course teaches students how to perform the duties of a security guard. Topics include surveillance, patrol, observation and reporting. Instruction includes the following skills: completing a report; surveillance techniques; self-defense; and de-escalation.

This career and academic track is designed for students with learning differences or disabilities that impact learning. This track provides instruction that is multisensory, multimodal, personalized, and incorporates elements of universal design for learning. Classes are taught with a 6 to 1 student-teacher ratio to better meet the needs of individual learners.

Program Outcomes

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Program Delivery

This program is offered in a totally classroom or laboratory format.

Financial Aid and Payment Options

Baltimore County College Promise
Maryland College Promise
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development

Program Length

9 weeks

Courses are offered at CCBC Dundalk in October and March.

Program Requirements

6th Grade Reading Level according to TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) that will be administered during an intake interview.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.

Application Process

To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Selective Entry – Please call 443-840-3262 to schedule an interview and assessment.

Program Course Sequence

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees
CHA 085	Security Guard Training A	66	None	$825 T-$52/F-$773
CHA 083	Security Guard Practicum A	66	None	$825 T-$52/F-$773
CHA 086	Security Guard Training B	66	None	$825 T-$52/F-$773
CHA 084	Security Guard Practicum B	66	None	$825 T-$52/F-$773
*Course Series Totals:*		264		$3300 T-$208/F-$3092

Additional Information

Career Opportunities:

Students can seek opportunities as a customer service security officer, hotel security officer, or in a loss prevention office.

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