Contra Costa College
Course Outline
ADJUS 163 A
Security Guard Certification-Powers of Arrest
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Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
None
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
9
.5
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This is the first course in a series of open entry/open exit courses designed to prepare the student for a career in
private security. This course qualifies the student for a Powers of Arrest card from the State of California. The
Powers of Arrest card is also known as a Guard Card. May be repeated two times.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Evaluate situations to determine if an arrest is appropriate in pursuance to the California Penal Code.
Pass the powers of arrest test
Receive a temporary guard card upon completion of the form, submission of fingerprints and payment of fees.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
25
% Police work vs. Security work
50
% Laws of Arrest
25
% Role of the Security Guard and applicable business and professions codes
%
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
This course can be viewed on CCCTV.
The course can be viewed at the CCC library Media lab by checking out the video.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Security Manual
State of California
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
2008
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
1
7.5
1
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
100
%
%
%
%
State Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Rick Ramos
Date: Semester/Year
Spring 2009
Revised 02/07
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit