Today is International Firefighters Day, a day that we honor and celebrate the men and women who have dedicated their lives to keeping our communities safe.
According to FirefightersDay.org, "On this date, you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community... [while also showing] our support and appreciation to firefighters' worldwide."
NOTE: The Criminal Justice: Corrections Program is no longer offered.
In today’s unpredictable job market, it’s important for college students to choose a career path that’s not a one way street. To be precise, they need to pick a degree program that will provide them with a multitude of potential job options.
A Correctional Officer is a member of law enforcement whose duties and responsibilities extend beyond those of law enforcement officers. A Correctional Officer is also an umbrella term that covers a wide range of different job titles. These varying positions can range from being employed at a prison to working for the probation system, U.S. Postal Service, or the Internal Revenue Service.
Recently Hocking College’s School of Public Safety Services signed a 'two plus two' agreement with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO).
Registration begins on March 7, 2018 for an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) approved academy class that the Hocking College Public Safety Services department will be hosting. This program will run from May 30 through September 27, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, physical morning condition classes will start at 6 a.m, and candidates will be expected to attend some Saturday and Sunday classes that focus on firearms, driving, and police radar.
Would you like to have a career that really makes a difference and saves people's lives?
