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Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program is committed to providing you with the education and training needed to perform effectively in a variety of career positions.

Questions? Call 440.891.7732

“To serve and protect”…this phrase will take on new meaning when you enroll in the Criminal Justice program. This profession constantly demands thorough and up-to-date training for professional law enforcement personnel. The Criminal Justice program at Polaris Career Center is committed to providing you with the quality education and training needed to perform effectively in a wide variety of career positions within the criminal justice field.
 
You will be trained in the enforcement of the law and the protection of life and property in both the public and private sectors. Dressed in uniforms, you will assist Polaris Career Center, associate schools and the community at special events. Successful completion of this program may also lead to certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission as a Private Security Officer and 911 Dispatcher.
 
As a Criminal Justice student, you need to be physically fit, honest, respectful, caring and have good judgement. You should also be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  All students in this program must successfully pass a drug screen.


Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Criminal Justice: 3.0, Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year
Criminal Justice:  3.0

Certifications
Ohio Peace Officer Training Association - Private Security Academy
APCO Telecommunicator 1 (911 Dispatcher)
First Aid/CPR
ASP Baton
ASP Restraints
Individual Chemical Repellant Spray
FEMA - Incident Command System (ICS)
FEMA - National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
Cuyahoga Community College
Hocking College

*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List

Sample Assignments
Uniform Ordering


Skills

  • Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Security
  • ​OPOTA Security Academy
  • Emergency Service Certification
  • Terrorism awareness
  • Communication skills and human relations skills
  • Accident and crime scene investigation
  • Subject Control and use of firearms and Police Straight Baton
  • Tactical Handcuffing
  • First aid and CPR
  • Patrol Techniques
  • Report writing skills
  • Techniques and mechanics of arrest
  • Pepper spray certification
  • 911 Telecommunications course


Equipment

  • Evidence collection and plaster casting kits
  • ​Police radio
  • Handcuffs
  • Fingerprinting equipment
  • Camera
  • Redman self-defense suit
  • Computer
  • Investigative Software
  • .38 caliber revolver and .9 mm
  • Police Straight Baton
  • OC/pepper spray


Career Options

  • Private Security Officer and Industrial Security
  • ​Ohio State Patrol Cadet
  • Police Dispatcher
  • Military Police Officer and Federal Protection Officer
  • Fingerprint Technician
  • Bureau of Criminal Identification Officer
  • Traffic/Parking Control Officer
  • Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff*
  • Ohio State Trooper*
  • Federal Law Enforcement Intern*

*Most police departments in Ohio, which include federal law enforcement agencies, require you to be 21 to become a law enforcement officer. A department that is not civil service may hire you at 18, especially out-of-state departments.

Future Opportunities with Further Education

  • Local Law Enforcement Officer
  • State Law Enforcement Officer
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officer
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Communications Specialist


Teacher:  Robin Magyar

Email:  rmagyar@polaris.edu
Education:  Associates Degree in Criminal Justice; Ashworth College, Bachelors Criminal Justice Administration; Tiffin University
Certifications:  DEA Certification in narcotics & investigation and served as an undercover officer, State Certified Crash Investigator, Certified Instructor for Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
At Polaris Since:  2015
Industry Experience:  Sergeant Magyar served as a sergeant with a metropolitan police agency near Cleveland, Ohio.  She has extensive training and experience in financial crimes, drug enforcement and traffic crash investigation.  Sergeant Magyar also has experience as a traffic officer.  In 2010, Sergeant Magyar was presented with the Distinguished Law Enforcement Group Achievement Award for her role in suppressing a Northeast Ohio auto theft ring.
Hobbies/Interests:  In her free time Sergeant Magyar enjoys spending time with her two dogs and working in her gardens.  Physical fitness is also an important part of her life and she participates in running events and weight lifting.



Teacher:  Kevin Gibson
Email:
  kgibson@polaris.edu
Education:  Attended Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University.  Currently enrolled at Kent State University.  Graduate of the U.S. Army Military Police School.
Certifications: State Certification in Subject Control, Impact Weapons, Taser, STOPS, Critical Injury First Aid, Physical Fitness & Bike Patrol.  Certified in Public Safety Diving and as a Swift Water Technician.  Certified Instructor for Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
At Polaris Since:  2019
Industry Experience:  Sergeant Gibson has 13 years law enforcement experience.  He has servd as a Sergeant with a metroplitan police agency near Cleveland, Ohio and has considerable tactical training in numerous law enforcement skills.  He was also the lead instructor for the agencies Subject Control/Intermediate Weapons Control team.  In 2009 Sergeant Gibson was awarded the Life Saving award.  He also served as a Sergeant in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer.
Hobbies/Interests:  In his free time Sergeant Gibson enjoys physical fitness, the Arts, sports and attending films with his son and daughter.
 

Criminal Justice 2019-2020 Advisory Members

Mr. Ryan Fioritto, Tenable Protective Services
Chief Terry Grice, Montville Township Police Department
Chief Tristan Harker, Southwest General Police Department
Mr. Michael Kort, Cleveland Metroparks Rangers/Police
Mr. Raymond McCarthy, State of Ohio Fire Marshal's Office
Mr. Tyler Plaso, Sherwin Williams
Mr. Jim Ploskonka, Cuyahoga Community College
Mr. Francisco Ubri, Ohio Army National Guard
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