One College in Many Places Sheridan College and Gillette College offer AA, AS, and AAS degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs.

<< Back to Programs | Why Choose NWCCD? | Getting Started Criminal Justice A Police Officer’s primary job is not to chase criminals through busy city streets traveling at high rates of speed all while being filmed by a camera crew for a television show. Although Police Officers are highly-trained individuals prepared to handle any situation involving crime, most of the time they are responding to calls involving domestic violence, parties, loud music, car accidents or fires. Officers patrol areas on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or in police cars, which allows them to accomplish a variety of objectives including discouraging crime, maintaining community relations by speaking with the public, and becoming familiar with the area where they work. At Sheridan College the Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice allows students to choose from four areas of concentration: Law Enforcement; Corrections (adult and juvenile); Victim Advocacy (adult and child); and Private Security. The Corrections emphasis is designed to serve in-service correctional and detention officers or pre-service students who want to pursue a career in corrections or work with at risk youth. It is also designed for those who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or another Behavioral Science profession. In depth background investigations, polygraph, and psychological examinations, and aptitude testing is required in most criminal justice professions. Check with the Criminal Justice department for details on criminal justice employment restrictions. Law Enforcement Police Officer Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator Detective State Highway Patrol Federal Investigative Positions Special Agent Drug Enforcement Agent US Marshals Office Department of Defense Police Game Warden Park Ranger Campus Police Military Police Brand Inspectors State Police Border Patrol Coast Guard Fraud Investigators Crime Scene Investigators A.T.F. Agents Bailiff Corrections Deputy Sheriff’s Detention Officers Correctional Officers Classification Officers Probation Officer Parole Officer Juvenile Officer Transportation Officer Victim Advocacy Human Services Counselor Family Counselor Family Crisis Counselor CASA Counselor Rape Crisis Counselor Crisis Hot Line Counselor Victim Shelter Advocate Juvenile Counselor Child Advocate Security Security Guard Security Coordinator Private Investigator Insurance Investigator Homeland Security Coordinator Industrial Security Casino Security For additional career information including salary and wage data, contact Sue Tarter at 307-674-6446 ext. 2004   More Career Information Available at: U.S. Department of Labor Website Salary and Wage Data Not sure if you can afford to pay for your education? Transitional Services Programs (TSP) offers financial assistance and support services to Sheridan Campus Career & Technical Major Students*various criteria applies Note: Technical Majors are also referred to as "Degrees and Certificates for Immediate Job Skills" on the Sheridan.edu Web site. Financial Assistance: Tuition Books & Supplies Travel Certification Costs And Other Miscellaneous expenses Support Services: Advocacy Brown bags Coaching & Mentoring Job Seeking Skills & Referrals Workshops ...and more! Contact TSP for more information or to see if you qualify. Program available at:     Sheridan Campus     Gillette Campus Academic Description     Download the Program     Outline/with required credits     Low Resolution (434k*)     High Resolution (922k*)     Download Whole Catalog Available Degree Options     Associate of Applied Science     Corrections     Law Enforcement     Private Security     Victim Advocacy     Certificate of Completion     Correctional Services     Crime Scene Investigations     Law Enforcement     Private Security     Victim Advocacy Admissions Sheridan College:     3059 Coffeen Avenue     Sheridan, WY 82801     307.674.6446     800.913.9139 Ext. 2002     Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm     Come Visit! | Map It! Gillette College:     300 West Sinclair     Gillette, WY 82718     307.686.0254 Ext.1401     Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm     Come Visit! | Map It! Questions? Ask instructors directly... (Forwarded to instructors by admissions when available) Contact Us e-Mail Form >>