Get the Skills to Become a Justice & Community Safety Professional
Justice & Community Safety Leadership Diploma in as Little as 61 Weeks
Justice & Community Safety Leadership Professionals play a crucial role in our communities. Professionals in this field put their own safety at risk to serve and protect the public. They keep the peace among others and attempt to prevent crime and violence.
If you’re a hardworking, motivated person who’s interested in serving your community and making a difference in people’s lives, Justice & Community Safety Leadership training could be a good fit.
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, training to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in upskilling. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Becoming a Qualified Justice & Community Safety Leadership Professional
If you’re looking for a steady, reliable career, look no further than a career in justice & community safety leadership. At Discovery Community College, we’re proud of our history of trainee success, including our 96% job placement rate.
During this program, you will learn:
- Mental Health for Community Safety
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Safety Professionalism and Ethics
- Canadian Charter and Criminal Code
- Criminal Justice in Canada
- Cultural and group dynamics
- First Aid
- Violence Prevention
- Security Training
- Investigation Strategies and Case Management
- Traffic Management and Accident Investigation
Ready-to-work graduates can use this program as a foundation toward a career in a wide variety of highly sought-after private and government safety administration and security roles. This program introduces foundational knowledge and skills required to become a successful applicant for a career in security, investigation, probation and conservation administration, border services, and related community safety positions across Canada.
There has never been more funding for career training than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
Justice & Community Safety Leadership
61-Week Diploma | $79,040 median annual salary*
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 5,170**
- Occupations include Court Officer, Security Guard & Community Service Worker
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/17740/BC visited on September 29, 2022. Salary source for court officers and justices of the peace in British Columbia with the lowest 10% earning $47,840 to the highest 10% of workers earning $104,000.
**https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/security-guards-and-related-security-service-occupations visited on May 24, 2023.
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Justice & Community Safety Leadership Program
The Justice and Community Safety Leadership diploma program will prepare you with the academic background, applied skills, and specialized knowledge required to become a well-prepared candidate in the fields of community safety, security, and justice.
Through the learning of human, social, and cultural behaviour, mental health, communication, and group dynamics, you’ll develop useful leadership skills in cross-cultural relations, conflict management, and crisis intervention.
DCC offers 3 training options tailored to your area of interest and career goals:
- Security and Community Safety Certificate – 25 weeks, 500 hours
- Enhanced Security and Community Safety Certificate – 37 weeks, 740 hours
- Justice & Community Safetly Leadership Diploma – 61 weeks, 1220 hours
Locations:
Class Delivery: On campus, blended on campus and online, and online with practicum placements in your local community
Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Justice & Community Safety Leadership Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a practicum placement at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete this program.
Successful ready-to-work graduates of this program enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have both the theoretical classroom skills and the hands-on, practical experience to make a real difference in their new career. With career-focused law enforcement and community safety training and dedicated support from Discovery Community College, you could be working in a new career in less than a year.
High Placement Rate
Discovery College has a 96% job placement rate.** That is because we assess employment gaps within the community and then tailors the programs around that, giving you the exact skills that employers are looking for to fill their vacant positions.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
Many of our learners are raising families and some continue to work while training. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you.
International Learners
As an international learner training at Discovery Community College, our co-op based training programs allows you to gain real-world experience in the community with a cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
Almost 35 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training learners just like you for successful careers for almost 35 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is a Rewarding Future in Justice & Community Safety Leadership Right for You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Justice & Community Safety Leadership and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representatives are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from course information to financial aid options.
To speak with Admissions right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.