Explore the many programs offered at CTC. Each program page includes a general description, virtual tour, curriculum courses, instructor contacts, and career pathways.
Public Safety/Protective Services Program 

The Public Safety/Protective Services program is a two-year program designed to provide students with a broad base of practical experience, content knowledge, and related instruction for careers within the scope of public safety including law enforcement, fire fighting, and EMT. The program may be articulated with post-secondary educational institutions.


Students will have the potential to earn job title recognition in the following areas:

Law Enforcement Officer Trainee
Motor Carrier Enforcement Trainee
Crime Scene Investigation Trainee
Marine Patrol Trainee
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
First Responder
Emergency Medical Technician
Security Officer Trainee
Corrections Officer/Guard Trainee
Park Ranger Trainee
Conservation Officer Trainee
Dispatcher Trainee
Probation Officer Trainee

Interested students are invited to apply for admittance to the program via their home school counselor. Due to the sensitive nature of the content, as well as the potentially dangerous nature of the work experience and work-based learning components of this program, final admittance decisions will be contingent upon the following:

Interview with TBAISD personnel and local advisory committee members
Letter of application
Three letters of recommendation (administrator, teacher, non-school related reference)
Physical considerations
Criminal background check
Academic performance
Age
Parental consent

                See your high school counselor for enrollment information!
 
Phone #
Email
Instructor:    
Dennis Padgett

922-6458

dpadgett@tbaisd.k12.mi.us
     
     


880 Parsons Road • Traverse City Michigan 49686 • 231.922.6273