SCC students will be prepared for rewarding careers in law enforcement and criminology,
from working for the police department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug
Enforcement Administration, Border Patrol, Internal Revenue Service, and Secret Service.
SCC partners with law enforcement agencies to ensure the curriculum is cutting-edge,
and all faculty are experienced in the field.
Office Information
Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Conoyer Hall (12-CH) 1104
Careers
Correctional Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Criminologist/Professor
Cybersecurity Specialist
Detective
FBI Agent
Forensic Scientist
Intelligence Analyst
Police Officer
Private Investigator
U.S. Marshal
Industry Salaries
Private Detectives & Investigators: $35,260-$105,480
Police Officer: $45,900-$78,620
Forensic Science Technician: $48,120-$107,520
Detective/Criminal Investigator/Intelligence Analyst: $57,540-$144,160
The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL or Missouri area. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2023
Students may earn an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement or a Certificate
of Achievement in Law Enforcement at SCC. You can take courses related to crisis
intervention, security systems, criminal law, alcohol and drug addiction and treatment,
juvenile justice, victimology, and more. Students may also earn an Associate of Arts
with a focus area in Criminal Justice.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates growth in protective service occupations
such as police and detectives (3% growth with approximately 64,500 job openings yearly), and private detectives and investigators (6% growth with 3,800 job openings yearly). If you are interested in an education
or career in protective service or law, the criminal justice program may be for you!
