Private Security and Loss Prevention Employment Concentration

Private security professionals are needed in contemporary society and provide a variety of complex duties and responsibilities on a daily basis. Today, private security is the primary resource for individual and property protection. The security field, while broad, includes many sub-fields such as; private investigation, asset protection, physical security, institutional security, executive protection, industrial security, retail security, loss prevention, workplace security, computer security, and information security.

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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

  • Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
  • Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
AJ-101 Criminal Law 3
AJ-108 Criminal Investigation 3
AJ-105 Tactical Communication and Report Writing for Law Enforcement (formerly Public Safety Report Writing) 3
AJ-598 Introduction to Private Security (formerly AJ-098) 3
 Units12
 Total Units12
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
AJ-101Criminal Law3
AJ-105Tactical Communication and Report Writing for Law Enforcement (formerly Public Safety Report Writing)3
AJ-108Criminal Investigation3
AJ-598Introduction to Private Security (formerly AJ-098)3
Total Units12

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