ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

CAREERS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

CAREERS IN
EMERGENCY SERVICES

We're located in the

Administration Center (ADM)

Lower Level

Kirtland Community College

10775 N. St. Helen Road

Roscommon, MI  48653

Phone:

(989) 275-5000, ext. 283

Fax:

(989) 275-6776

Department Web Site

 

PRIMARY CONTACTS

Jerry Boerema

Associate Dean

Phone:

(989) 275-5000,  ext. 323

Email:

boeremaj@kirtland.edu

Shawn Ott

Careers in Emergency Services Coordinator

Phone:

(989) 275-5000,  ext. 283

Email:

otts@kirtland.edu

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF A CAREER IN EMERGENCY SERVICES

People who work within the realm of emergency services shoulder a great amount of responsibility. Not everyone has the personal integrity, ideals, and special strengths needed for the jobs within this field.

Yes, careers in emergency services can be demanding. But they also provide you with unlimited opportunities for helping people and serving your community.

If that sounds exciting to you, and you’re interested in making a positive impact on the world around you, read on. You’ll see that the emergency services programs at Kirtland Community College deliver the real-world skills you’ll need to enjoy a rewarding career in this field.

EMERGENCY SERVICES DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Law Enforcement

  • Associate in Applied Science – Pre-Service
  • Associate in Applied Science – Criminal Justice Administration
  • Associate in Criminal Justice: Generalist, Transfer

Corrections

  • Associate in Applied Science – Corrections Administration
  • Associate in Applied Science – Corrections Administration Jail Administration
  • Correctional Officer Certificate

Fire Science

  • Associate in Applied Science – Fire Science
  • Fire Science Certificate of Completion

All candidates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better, with a grade of C or better in all emergency services courses. A mandatory dress code is in effect for all students enrolled in the emergency services curriculum. Students have the opportunity to plan for transfer to a four-year college or university.

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CATALOG INFORMATION

Specific information about our Emergency Services Program can be found in our College Catalog.  Get information about our partnership programs with four-year colleges and universities.

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SOME OF THE JOBS PURSUED BY STUDENTS FOLLOWING THIS PROGRAM:

(click on the links below to view detailed information about each specific job/career and for job outlook information)

 

Get general and transfer information on specific colleges and universities.

IS A CAREER IN EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR YOU?

The EMERGENCY SERVICES programs at Kirtland Community College are for you if you have or are willing to learn these kinds of skills and characteristics:

  • You are self-motivated and physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.
  • You exercise sound, mature judgment.
  • You listen and communicate well.
  • You enjoy meeting and working with people.
  • Your honesty, integrity, and responsibility make you the kind of person others can look up to and ask for help with their problems.
  • You can show compassion and empathy for all types of people, no matter what social or economic background they come from or lifestyle they follow.
  • You treat others with equality, fairness, and respect.
  • You are disciplined enough to take criticism and to be tough or self-restrained, as needed.
  • You understand yourself and your own limits.
  • You work well independently and as part of a team.
  • You are prepared to encounter possibly threatening situations. 

Why choose Emergency Services as a career, and is it for you?

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