Entry Level Law Enforcement

Preparation Course & A Career in the Law Enforcement

Overview: This course gives a behind the scenes look at criminal law. It will help the student understand all major areas of crime (see Lesson Outline below). Each Lesson is presented taking a View from the Inside — compelling information about the criminal justice system, in the words of actual people who experience it every day i.e. those who work in the field.
Course Structure: For most people who are pursuing a career in law enforcement one major hurdle is ensuring that they have the basic required documents / information necessary for processing. This course requires the student to put together a portfolio that includes this basic information.

• Birth Certificate
• State Issued ID
• Social Security Card
• GED or High School Diploma
• Background and Drug Screen
• Prior 10 years of work and residency information

Texas is growing in Spanish speaking populations: This course includes a basic Spanish fundamentals section, where student will practice using basic Spanish phrases to communicate with Spanish-speaking victims, witnesses, or criminals. Including how to use basic Spanish to navigate these situations and will help the student master basic Spanish for law enforcement situations.
Course Length: The course is 6 weeks (student can finish quicker – self paced, and they pass the final exam) It also includes a job readiness component, case management and wrap around referral services, and assistance with job placement. 
You can register using the QR code below. 

Tarrant county residents can call 817-332-7866 or email tlam@goodwillnct.org 
Denton County Residents can call 940-999-5432 x5200 or email nvillegas@goodwillnct.org