Criminal Justice / Peace Officer Program - FDLTCC
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Criminal Justice / Peace Officer Program - FDLTCC
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Contact Info
Joel Olejnicak – Criminal Justice / Peace Officer Program Coordinator
jolejnicak*AT*fdltcc.edu
Kate Meisner – Academic Advisor
218-879-0835
kathryn.meisner*AT*fdltcc.edu
Admissions Office
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
2101 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-0808
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Academic Programs
Criminal Justice / Peace Officer
Students choosing the Criminal Justice / Peace Officer (CJPO) program at FDLTCC will learn to serve people with dignity and enhance community quality of life by developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a compassionate heart.
Many members of the program faculty are actively working in the field, which enables them to bring current real-world experience to every class. Graduates from the CJPO program at FDLTCC enter the field prepared to serve their community and fill important positions at agencies across the state.
Criminal Justice / Peace Officer at FDLTCC
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Over 92% of 2019-20 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College graduates of occupational based programs were employed in jobs related to their field of study.
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Graduates have been placed in over 21 different police forces since 2019
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Peace Officers are in high demand in NE MN and command a median wage of $82,268/yr.
Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice & Peace Officer Program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide exceptional theoretical and experiential learning opportunities to our students with a focus on best practices in 21st Century Policing, procedural justice, ethics, diversity, crisis management, and embracing the tenants of community policing-building partnerships, preventing crime and fear of crime, and innovative problem solving.
Degree Options
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Transfer Pathway
68 Credits
Designed to Lead to P.O.S.T. Licensure
Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
60 Credits
Non-P.O.S.T. Degree Designed to Transfer to a Bachelor’s Program
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Skills Diploma
44 Credits
Designed for Student with a Bachelor’s Degree to Complete Skills for P.O.S.T. Licensure
POST Board Exam Preparation Course
The Preparation for the POST Board Exam course is offered through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. More information and course registration is available at this page. Please contact Jodanna Wherley directly with questions at (218) 879-0741 or via email at
jwherley*AT*fdltcc.edu
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Skills Diploma
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College offers a comprehensive skills training program. Degree requirements and course information are subject to change. Students should consult with an advisor/counselor when registering for courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcomes 1, 2, and 3 apply to all of our CJPO/Criminal Justice Degrees
Outcomes 4, 5, and 6 apply to all Transfer Pathways
Outcomes 7 applies to Degree options with Skills Only as required by the Minnesota POST Board
Students will attain all the skills and competencies established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board
Students will understand and apply current best practices in community policing
Students demonstrate ethical policing and public safety decision-making.
Students will be able to employ technology in the policing field;
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate culturally sensitive awareness policing practice
Students will gain expertise in the use of force and de-escalation, firearms, driving and defensive tactics
Students will demonstrate situational problem-solving competence in scenario-based learning situations. (Degree options with Skills Only)
Program Planners
Criminal Justice AS Degree Transfer Pathway
Peace Officer/Public Safety Skills Training Diploma
Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway AS Degree
Peace Officer/Public Safety Training AAS Degree
Careers
Peace Officer
s
(Police Officers/Sheriff’s Deputies)
Private Detectives
Bailiffs
Investigators
Emergency Management Directors
POST Board Exam Preparation Course
The Preparation for the POST Board Exam course is offered through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
More information and course registration is available at this page
. Please contact Stacey Johnson directly with questions at
218-879-0775
or via email at
stacey.johnson*AT*fdltcc.edu
Licensing Disclosure
Standards and Training (POST) board examination. Most other states retain some form of academy training followed by certification of the individual officer. Minnesota requires those aspiring to work in law enforcement to complete an educational program and pass a state board exam. Licensing itself only occurs when eligible candidates are appointed to a peace officer position and certain selection standards are met.
Licensing
is a cooperative process between the POST Board, the hiring agency and the candidate. In some cases state agencies allow people with peace officer experience from another state to meet licensure requirements by taking a reciprocity exam. If you are considering work in a state other than Minnesota, please contact the relevant state licensing agency to determine if there are reciprocity exams available.
Faculty
Nick Alexander
alexandern*AT*fdltcc.edu
Deb Decker
ddecker*AT*fdltcc.edu
Peter Goman
Peter.Goman*AT*fdltcc.edu
Joel Olejnicak
jolejnicak*AT*fdltcc.edu
218-879-0744
Jason Salo
jsalo*AT*fdltcc.edu
Nicole Tiemann
neickhoff*AT*fdltcc.edu
Charles Lemon
clemon*AT*fdltcc.edu
Ed Franckowiak
edward.franckowiak*AT*fdltcc.edu
Maxwell, Elsa
elsa.maxwell*AT*fdltcc.edu
Drew Filkins
andrew.filkins*AT*fdltcc.edu
Career Information
Testimonials
I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.
It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.
My favorite thing about FDLTCC is the people. I’ve met fantastic students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond what I expected.
Welcome to FDLTCC
FDLTCC is closed Friday, March 13, due to hazardous weather conditions. No evening activities
Proceed to FDLTCC »
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Home
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Criminal Justice / Peace Officer
Criminal Justice / Peace Officer
Required Courses
Program Planners
Degree requirements and courses are subject to change. Students should consult with an advisor/counselor when registering for courses.
Contact Info
Joel Olejnicak – Criminal Justice / Peace Officer Program Coordinator
jolejnicak*AT*fdltcc.edu
Kate Meisner – Academic Advisor
218-879-0835
kathryn.meisner*AT*fdltcc.edu
Admissions Office
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
2101 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-0808
Apply Now
Request Info
Academic Programs
Criminal Justice / Peace Officer
Students choosing the Criminal Justice / Peace Officer (CJPO) program at FDLTCC will learn to serve people with dignity and enhance community quality of life by developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a compassionate heart.
Many members of the program faculty are actively working in the field, which enables them to bring current real-world experience to every class. Graduates from the CJPO program at FDLTCC enter the field prepared to serve their community and fill important positions at agencies across the state.
Criminal Justice / Peace Officer at FDLTCC
Schedule a Tour
0
%
Over 92% of 2019-20 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College graduates of occupational based programs were employed in jobs related to their field of study.
0
Graduates have been placed in over 21 different police forces since 2019
$
0
Peace Officers are in high demand in NE MN and command a median wage of $82,268/yr.
Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice & Peace Officer Program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide exceptional theoretical and experiential learning opportunities to our students with a focus on best practices in 21st Century Policing, procedural justice, ethics, diversity, crisis management, and embracing the tenants of community policing-building partnerships, preventing crime and fear of crime, and innovative problem solving.
Degree Options
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Transfer Pathway
68 Credits
Designed to Lead to P.O.S.T. Licensure
Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
60 Credits
Non-P.O.S.T. Degree Designed to Transfer to a Bachelor’s Program
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Skills Diploma
44 Credits
Designed for Student with a Bachelor’s Degree to Complete Skills for P.O.S.T. Licensure
POST Board Exam Preparation Course
The Preparation for the POST Board Exam course is offered through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. More information and course registration is available at this page. Please contact Jodanna Wherley directly with questions at (218) 879-0741 or via email at
jwherley*AT*fdltcc.edu
Criminal Justice/Peace Officer Skills Diploma
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College offers a comprehensive skills training program. Degree requirements and course information are subject to change. Students should consult with an advisor/counselor when registering for courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcomes 1, 2, and 3 apply to all of our CJPO/Criminal Justice Degrees
Outcomes 4, 5, and 6 apply to all Transfer Pathways
Outcomes 7 applies to Degree options with Skills Only as required by the Minnesota POST Board
Students will attain all the skills and competencies established by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board
Students will understand and apply current best practices in community policing
Students demonstrate ethical policing and public safety decision-making.
Students will be able to employ technology in the policing field;
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate culturally sensitive awareness policing practice
Students will gain expertise in the use of force and de-escalation, firearms, driving and defensive tactics
Students will demonstrate situational problem-solving competence in scenario-based learning situations. (Degree options with Skills Only)
Program Planners
Criminal Justice AS Degree Transfer Pathway
Peace Officer/Public Safety Skills Training Diploma
Peace Officer/Public Safety Transfer Pathway AS Degree
Peace Officer/Public Safety Training AAS Degree
Careers
Peace Officer
s
(Police Officers/Sheriff’s Deputies)
Private Detectives
Bailiffs
Investigators
Emergency Management Directors
POST Board Exam Preparation Course
The Preparation for the POST Board Exam course is offered through our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
More information and course registration is available at this page
. Please contact Stacey Johnson directly with questions at
218-879-0775
or via email at
stacey.johnson*AT*fdltcc.edu
Licensing Disclosure
Standards and Training (POST) board examination. Most other states retain some form of academy training followed by certification of the individual officer. Minnesota requires those aspiring to work in law enforcement to complete an educational program and pass a state board exam. Licensing itself only occurs when eligible candidates are appointed to a peace officer position and certain selection standards are met.
Licensing
is a cooperative process between the POST Board, the hiring agency and the candidate. In some cases state agencies allow people with peace officer experience from another state to meet licensure requirements by taking a reciprocity exam. If you are considering work in a state other than Minnesota, please contact the relevant state licensing agency to determine if there are reciprocity exams available.
Faculty
Nick Alexander
alexandern*AT*fdltcc.edu
Deb Decker
ddecker*AT*fdltcc.edu
Peter Goman
Peter.Goman*AT*fdltcc.edu
Joel Olejnicak
jolejnicak*AT*fdltcc.edu
218-879-0744
Jason Salo
jsalo*AT*fdltcc.edu
Nicole Tiemann
neickhoff*AT*fdltcc.edu
Charles Lemon
clemon*AT*fdltcc.edu
Ed Franckowiak
edward.franckowiak*AT*fdltcc.edu
Maxwell, Elsa
elsa.maxwell*AT*fdltcc.edu
Drew Filkins
andrew.filkins*AT*fdltcc.edu
Career Information
Testimonials
I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.
It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.
My favorite thing about FDLTCC is the people. I’ve met fantastic students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond what I expected.
Welcome to FDLTCC
FDLTCC is closed Friday, March 13, due to hazardous weather conditions. No evening activities
Proceed to FDLTCC »
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