Course Title: Department: Instructor:

CCJ502 - Professional Security Management Criminal Justice Chris Harding, F.L.E.T.C., B.A., A.S. E-Mail - Vita

Course Scope:

This certificate course is a detailed look into the world of professional security management. We will study both the different tools managers can implement to safeguard against losses that can affect businesses today and the methods and countermeasures that criminals will utilize against you and your assets. Indeed, one needs to remember that the modern criminal is more educated, savvy, and determined than their predecessors. One of the biggest tools that modern criminals employ is the use of surveillance or “casing”. The criminal entity is leaning how their victims operate and maneuver. It is with this tool that the criminal performs a version of risk assessment in an attempt to prioritize targets. Easy targets are called “soft marks”, difficult targets are known as “hard marks.” It is therefore our responsibility and duty to become as hard a target as possible and allow our competitors to be the easy mark.

This course has been developed in a post-September 11, 2001 mindset. Prior to these attacks, our methods at security were typically a level one strategy. This strategy often considered some losses to be inevitable, and it may be cheaper to deal with the consequences than take a real proactive stance toward the threat. Since that tragic day, institutions are taking a preemptive stance at countering these attacks before they are planned. This modern strategy often forces the criminal to employ very sophisticated methods and equipment to make the attempt to strike. When the attack is eventually carried out, the hope is that the damages can be significantly mitigated and the offenders punished.

The text was chosen because it provides a wealth of knowledge as it pertains to professional security management. In addition, the information is introduced by creating examples of real predicaments faced by practitioners. This serves to motivate the student into researching deeper into other sources of knowledge.

I intend to provide you with the most current and interesting subject matter that is available to give you the tools to become a proficient security manager and practitioner.

This certificate course is formatted for 90 contact hours of self-paced study. Upon completion of the course, learners will be awarded the Professional Security Manager Certification as well as 6 semester hours of credit from the College. The total cost for the program is $900, which can be broken up into four (4) $225.00 modules.

The course is presented in four (4) modules. Each module is discussed below, including reading assignments and module course work. At the completion of each module, the learner will take a module examination. The examinations will be either multiple choice or essay in format. After successful completion of all four (4) Modules, study questions, and the research paper the learner will officially receive the Certification of Professional Security Manager. You may study at your own pace, and you may progress through the certification as quickly as your schedule will allow. From the date you have been accepted into the program, you have one (1) year to complete the entire course.

Objectives:

• Discuss the security industry and its services and devices.
• Explain and illustrate how to evaluate security and loss prevention programs.
• Outline at least five management countermeasures to prevent internal theft.
• Explain the deployment and monitoring of security officers.
• Differentiate among proprietary and contract investigations, private and public investigations, and overt and undercover private investigations.
• List ten strategies for emergency planning and disaster recovery.
• Discuss the history of safety legislation and worker’s compensation.
• Explain the role of risk manager and the tools of risk management.
• Describe the problem of terrorism and list countermeasures.

Required Textbook: - Online Bookstore

Security and Loss Prevention by Purpura, Philip P., Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998,
ISBN #: 0750674377

Module	Subject
Module One	Course Overview Chapter One Introduction to Security & Loss Prevention Chapter Two The Business of Security & Loss Prevention Chapter Three Foundations of Security & Loss Prevention Chapter Four Law
Module Two	Chapter 5 Internal and external relations Chapter 6 Applicant Screening and socialization Chapter Seven Internal threats and countermeasures Chapter Eight External threats and countermeasures
Module Three	Chapter Nine Services and Systems Chapter Ten Investigations Chapter Eleven Accounting Chapter twelve Disasters
Module Four	Chapter Fourteen Risk management Chapter 15 Retail loss prevention Sixteen Loss Prevention at Select sites Chapter Seventeen Loss Prevention at Select Institutions

GETTING STARTED

Please submit a brief biography once enrolled so that I will have a general idea as to your educational and personal background. Once you have your textbook, you may begin your course of study.


Research Paper

The Research paper will be submitted prior to taking the final exam. The paper’s body must be at least 5 pages long and of college level, high quality work. The topic can be of anything related to professional security management. The paper is designed to create an opportunity for the student to explore other texts and information regarding professional security management.


STUDY SCHEDULES

Module study questions are meant to expand your general knowledge in specific areas. I will need your essays to be of high quality and free from grammatical errors. Your essay must be at least one page in length, but no more than two pages. It should be double spaced with 1” margins. You should complete the assignment in Word format and attach the assignment to my email address. (cpharding@canyoncollege.edu) I will be grading your essay both in clarity and how well you are able to convince the reader. I will deduct points for length disparities and errors.

Module One: Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention & The Business of Security and Loss Prevention.

1. Course Overview
2. Chapter One - Research law enforcement and private security efforts in America during the nineteenth century. What factors influenced changes in strategies over the years?
3. Chapter Two – What are the most serious problems of the private security industry and what do you see to be the solutions to these problems?

Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention & Law

1. Chapter Three – What are the advantages and disadvantages of premise security standards?
2. Chapter Four – Complete the “You be the Judge” found on page 73 and submit your response in the same format as the review questions. Does your response match that of the Court findings on page 75?

Upon successful completion of the aforementioned study questions, I will email you a study guide for this modules exam.

Take Module Test One


Module Two: Internal and External relations

1. Chapter five – Why are good internal and external relations important for a S&LP program?
2. Chapter Six – List and explain the legal guidelines for applicant screening

Internal and External Threats and Counter Measures

1. Chapter Seven – What are two major causes of employee theft? Explain both.
2. Case Problem 7C (pg 184).
3. Chapter Eight – List and explain 10 methods to counter unauthorized entry

Upon successful completion of the aforementioned study questions, I will email you a study guide for this modules exam.

Take Module Test Two


Module Three: Services, Systems, and Investigations

1. Chapter Nine – List and explain 15 questions you would ask a contract security alarm system for your business.
2. Chapter Ten – What are the six basic investigative questions? Write an example for each.

Accounting, Accountability and Auditing & Fires and other Disasters

1. Chapter Eleven – Why should loss prevention students take some courses in accounting?
2. Chapter Twelve – List and describe five fire prevention strategies.

Upon successful completion of the aforementioned study questions, I will email you a study guide for this modules exam.

Take Module Test Three


Module Four: Risk Management and Insurance

1. Chapter Fourteen- How can an insured party facilitate a smooth claim settlement with the insurer?
2. Chapter Fifteen- Explain four retail robbery countermeasures.
3. Research Paper due

Loss Prevention at Select Institutions & Final Exam

1. Chapter Sixteen – Case Problems 16B and 16D (pg. 386)
2. Chapter Seventeen – Do you think that improved security at government buildings will increase protection to its occupants? What types of crimes and what criminal methods do you think will follow the “target hardening” at government buildings?
   Upon completion and receipt of all assignments and the research paper, I will send you the final study guide.
3. Final Exam will be issued. The final exam will be an open book, open note comprehensive exam, covering all chapters and materials throughout this course.

Office Hours

I will be available via email throughout the course. I will make every attempt to give you a timely and informative response.

EXAMS Examinations will be taken and submitted to the instructor via email or online exam system. The link to the exam may be found in the electronic class-room. Prior approval must be obtained to access each exam. Approval to access the appropriate module exam will be provided directly upon your completion of each module. Exams must be taken in the order of the modules, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

PROFESSOR BIOGRAPHY
Christopher Harding currently operates as a sworn Federal Air Marshal. In this position Agent Harding functions as a team leader for national and international missions. This position oversees air security of all US registered aircraft. In this capacity, he is also assigned to anti-terrorist operations operating world wide.

Chris Harding began his career as a commissioned officer of the U.S. Army. In addition to his military background, he was also a sworn US Border Patrol Agent stationed along the Mexican and American Border.

Chris Harding’s educational background consists of a B.S. degree from the University of New York at Buffalo in Environmental Science with a minor in Nuclear Medicine Technology. He also earned an A.S. in Biological Technology from the University of New York at Morrisville. He is currently seeking an M.A. degree from Canyon College, INC in Criminology. Chris Harding has been involved with instructing online courses since 2000 such as Immigration Law and Procedures and Law Enforcement: Breaking the Technological Barrier.

* This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
This syllabus is original work created by the author. Copyright Christopher P. Harding, 2003.