Protective Services

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Protective Services program, you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:
100 - Safety Procedures
200 – Criminal Justice System
300 – Law Enforcement
400 – Private Security Management
500 – Corrections Adult and Juvenile Systems
700 – Homeland Security
800 – Communications
900 – Incident Command System
1100 – Patrol Duties
1300 – Firefighting
1400 – Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
1500 – Hazardous Materials Awareness

All tools and equipment are supplied within this program throughout your North Montco Technical Career Center
(NMTCC) career.
From the beginning of the school year, all students will be required to wear a uniform, comparable to one worn in the trade. All students in the Protective Services Program are required to be in uniform on a daily basis.

Uniform/Clothing Requirements: (Uniform shirt and pants ordering information will be provided.)
Navy Blue Uniform Shirt: $39.00 - $42.00
Navy Blue Uniform Pants: $33.00
Solid Black shoes or boots: (purchase on your own)
Solid Black belt: (purchase on your own)
Black pen: (purchase on your own)

Jewelry, other than a ring or a watch, is not permitted in class due to the hazard it presents. Students are allowed a maximum of two visible piercings.
Safety issues are a big concern in the Protective Services field. For the safety of our students, the following hair guidelines must be adhered to:
Short hair must be neatly trimmed, no spikes or Mohawks. Long hair must be in a bun or ponytail.
No designs are permitted.
Only natural hair color is permitted.
No facial hair is allowed.

Uniform inspections will be performed weekly to evaluate neatness and cleanliness. Failure to wear a complete uniform may result in a lower work ethic grade.

Program Fees:
Activity fee: $35
Criminal Background Check: $22.00

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented they have received the appropriate safety instruction.

All students are required to participate in a physical training program. This may include but is not limited to running, weight lifting, aerobic exercises, and self-defense. Although all safety precautions are taken, there is an increased chance that an accident may occur. Please inform us of any physical conditions that may limit your child’s participation in this physical training. Any student not participating in any physical activity due to any injury must provide a doctor’s note.

Students in the Protective Services program have the opportunity to earn the following industry certifications:

NOCTI – Homeland Security PA
OSHA 10
NIMS: 100, 200, 700, 800, and Active Shooter
Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.
Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks

GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher
Professional Resume
Specific Industry Certification:

●    NIMS 100, 200
●    NIMS 700, 800
●    OSHA 10-hour Course

Potential Career Opportunities include:
Correction Officer, Dispatcher, Fire Fighter (volunteer/paid), Military Police, Park Ranger, Police Officer, Probation Officer, Security Officer, Sheriff, EMT, Private Investigator, Conservation Officer, Criminal Investigator, State or Municipal Police Officer, Federal Positions (FBI, US Marshal, DEA…)

Pathways to College:

• PDE Soar Program Agreement

Pittsburgh Technical College

• 1:1 Articulation Agreement

Delaware Valley University 
Penn College of Technology
St. Francis University

Class of 2024 graduation plans:
Employment related to the field of study - 22%
Post-secondary education in a related field - 11%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 11%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 22% 
Military - 33%

Instructions for completing Criminal Record Check form:
1) Complete the attached NMTCC Request for PA State Police
Criminal Record Check.
2) Be sure to include social security number.
3) Make the check or money order payable to North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) in the amount of $22.00 and submit with this form.
4) Please note that NMTCC requires a criminal history check for every Health and Human Services student once a year EVERY YEAR.

Download the criminal record check form here.