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Do you see yourself as a responder?
Are you someone who wants to help in your corner of the world?
Want to do it for a living?
Kirtland Community College’s Careers in Emergency Services Department has lots of options to make you a professional in:
- corrections
- fire science
- jail administration or
- criminal justice
You’ll learn the skills you need to succeed in any of these challenging and rewarding careers by choosing one of KCC’s programs. No doubt, you’ll end up being a hero to someone.
You’ll be trained by instructors that will share decades of combined real-world experience with you. Most still serve their communities and represent:
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Kirtland’s Emergency Services programs are designed to support you regardless of where you are on your career path. KCC’s curriculum will help you even if you are transferring in from another college or plan to eventually complete a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
Kirtland offers you the opportunity to have a well-rounded education in emergency services that will prepare you to pursue a more specialized curriculum in order to achieve your goals or lead you straight to the career of your dreams.
Related programs include:
Associate’s in Arts
- Criminal Justice – Generalist
Associate’s in Applied Science
- Corrections Administration
- Corrections Administration – Jail Administration
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Criminal Justice Pre-Service
- Fire Science Administration
Certificates
- Correctional Officer
- Fire Science
Partnership Programs
- Alpena Community College
- Mid Michigan Community College
- North Central Michigan College
- Davenport University
- Franklin University
- Lake Superior State University
- Madonna University
All candidates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better, with a grade of C or better in all emergency services courses. A mandatory dress code is in effect for all students enrolled in the emergency services curriculum. Students have the opportunity to plan for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university must consult with an advisor and carefully study the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to secure a bachelor's degree.
Specific information about program and course requirements can be found in our College Catalog.
Program Information
Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Training Consortium In-Service Schedule
Corrections Training Consortium In-Service Schedule
CPL & Hunter Safety Information and Training Schedule
Northern Michigan Firefighter Training Consortium In-Service Schedule
Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program
Kirtland Community College works in cooperation with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) to provide a recertification review program and testing for former and out-of-state officers hoping to regain Michigan certification.
Candidates for recertification must first apply to MCOLES. For information, contact Sandra Luther at 517-322-6608.
Once the candidate has received authorization from MCOLES, he/she may contact Kirtland Community College to register for the Waiver of Training program and/or test. The review program is conducted at the Kirtland House. The firearms portion is conducted at the Kirtland Community College Firing Range on -97, across from the main campus. Written testing is conducted at Kirtland Community College.
For information or to register, contact Diane Moerland at 989-275-5000, ext. 348.
Employment Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers
Job Postings & Job Search
Online Search for Jobs in Corrections and Law Enforcement
Online Search for Jobs in Fire Fighting
LAW ENFORCEMENT IN MICHIGAN
Greenville: Full time temporary Public Safety Officer and Full time Public Safety Officer. Must be MCOLES certified or certifiable and Firefighter II certification is required. Application available at Greenville deptment of public safety 415 s Lafayette St, Greenville MI 48838 or www.greenvillemi.org deadline is August 31st. at 4:00 pm. The city of Greenville is an EOE. (posted 8/17/11)
Western Michigan University: Western Michigan is accepting applications for a police officer. Application mast be available for testing in September 2011. For complete duties and qualifications on line application procedures, visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html. deadline to apply September 9, 2011.WMU is a EOE (posted 8/25/2011)
Dowagiac: The city of Dowagiac is accepting application for FULL-time position of Patrol Officer at the Dowagic Police Department. Application will be accepted through September 9, 2011. Applicants may apply in person between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the City Hall located at 241 S Front St or by email to rscherr@dowagiac.org. Job description for the position will accompany all applications. City of Dowagiac is and EOE. (posted 8/31/2011)
Dowagiac: The city of Dowagiac is accepting application for PART-time position of Patrol Officer at the Dowagic Police Department. Application will be accepted through September 9, 2011. Applicants may apply in person between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the City Hall located at 241 S Front St or by email to rscherr@dowagiac.org. Job description for the position will accompany all applications. City of Dowagiac is and EOE. (posted 8/31/2011)
CORRECTIONS IN MICHIGAN
Washtenaw County- full time Corrections Officer position. Applications can be completed online at www.ewashtenaw.org and information regarding the pre-enployment testing is available at www.michigan.gov/mcoles (physical agility) and www.empco.net/msa (Corrections-written). Filing deadline:12/27/2011. Washtenaw county is an EOE. (posted 8/25/2011)
FIRE FIGHER IN MICHIGAN
Port Huron- Applicants must have completed a minimum of MFFTC Fire fighter II training. Hazmat Ops and Basic EMT. Certificates and licenses must be current and valid. For a complete job description, application and selection process summary, inquire at the Human Resourses Departmetn or visit our website at: www.porthuron.org. Applications must be obtained and submitted with a resume, cover leter na dcertificate/license copies to the Municipal Officer Center, Human Resources Department, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI 48060. EOE (posed 9/10/2010)
WARREN- The city of Warren is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire Fighter. Dealdline to apply by closing 5:00 p.m.is June 23, 2011.Applications are available in the Human resources office, Warren Cit y Hall, One City Square, Suite 410, Warren MI 48093-5286. (586) 574-4670. www.cityofwarren.org for job qualification and salary. City of Warren is an EOE. (posted 6/16/11)
LAW ENFORCEMENT OUT OF STATE
Gillette, Wyoming: Gillette Police Department, for information visit the City of Gillette website at http://ci.gillette.wy.us and download the Police Department application and personal history statement.
Some of the jobs related to this program:
(click on the links below to view detailed information about each specific job/career and for job outlook information)
- Conservation Officers
- Correctional Officers
- Dispatchers
- Firefighters
- K-9 Officers
- Police and Detectives
- Probation and Parole Officers
- Security Guards
Get general and transfer information on specific colleges and universities.
