Security & Law Enforcement Academy

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The Security and Law Enforcement Academy is a NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Security Guard Training School. Cadets receive nationally recognized certifications in: Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team); Certified Protection Officer; PPCT Defensive Tactics and Smith & Wesson Academy Military and Police Handcuffing.

In addition, New York State certifications are provided in the areas of Office of Homeland Security; Defensive Driving; and DCJS Security Guard. A Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Explorer Program is integrated into the curriculum.

Work experiences are available with several area law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); U.S. Border Patrol; CBP Air Branch, Clinton County Sheriffs Department and the Plattsburgh City Police Department.

Cadets perform security related duties on campus and in the community. The curriculum includes instruction in all areas of the security profession, corrections, law enforcement and homeland security.

This program is available at the Plattsburgh Campus.

This program is a NYSED CTE Approved Program.

Students enrolled in this program are eligible to earn integrated academic credit toward graduation and the CTE Endorsement (Advanced Designation in Career and Technical Education) on their High School Diploma.

  • CTE English
  • CTE Science
  • CTE Participation in Government
  • Career & Financial Management (I.O.)

For more information: C T E Approved Programs