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Protective Services

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The Protective Services program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the careers and skills essential to public safety and emergency response. Designed for students interested in law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services (EMS), security, and disaster response, this program delivers both academic and hands-on training aligned with industry standards and first responder expectations.

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS

    • Criminal and civil law
    • Police procedures and Investigative techniques
    • Fire behavior and firefighting operations
    • Emergency medical care, CPR, and first aid
    • Homeland security and emergency management
    • Physical fitness and stress management for first responders

     

    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Ethical decision-making

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    • Police Officer
    • Firefighter
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
    • Paramedic
    • Security Officer
    • Dispatcher
    • Corrections Officer
    • Military Officer
    • Military Service Member
    • Other Public Safety Professions

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    • CPR/AED and First Aid 
    • Stop the Bleed
    • ICS (Incident Command System)
    • FEMA NIMS 
    • OSHA for Healthcare

     

    COLLEGE CREDITS

    Program of Study (POS) Statewide Articulations, SOAR

    • CareerTech will produce the paperwork for each senior whether they are or are not eligible to be exempt from the following credits at the following post-secondary schools. Visit for details.
      • Community College of Allegheny County – 3 to 9 credits
      • Community College of Philadelphia – 3 to 9 credits
      • Harrisburg Area Community College – 3 to 9 credits
      • Lakawanna College – 3 to 12 credits
      • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – 3 to 9 credits
      • Luzerne County Community College – 9 credits

    Direct Articulations

    • Harrisburg Area Community College – Massage Therapy Program
      • Free introduction to Massage Therapy 15-hour online course
      • $200 deposit waiver/tuition credit upon completing the course
    • Saint Francis University, Francis Worldwide – 6 credits for an Associate’s degree, 12 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
      • 25% tuition reduction

    NOCTI

    • Pass your written assessment to recieve your recommended credit waiver at the Awards Ceremony.
      • 3 credits – Recommended to be awarded in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or Homeland Security. 1 to 2 additional credits may be awarded based on successful completion of the performance component with the written proficiency exam.

John Shindledecker

Mr. Shindledecker is an experienced public safety professional with a background in patrol supervision, K9 operations, and drug investigations. He has served in various military, law enforcement, and investigative roles and is dedicated to training the next generation of emergency responders with a focus on leadership and professionalism.

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