BCJ 435
Security Management
Online Course

BCJ 435 Security Management

3 Semester Units

Security Management provides students with a basic understanding of the growing field of private security—a field which has become a central player in nearly every facet of protection in terms of both people and assets. This course presents all the major threads of a powerful industry assuming more critical roles in the life and safety of a nation. The topics covered in this course include: the origins and development of security; private security and the law; risk management; crisis planning and prevention; the private security of critical infrastructure; the private security of art and cultural, educational, religious, and medical institutions; the private security of hospitality, gaming, event, and mall property; and information, IT, and computer security.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the history, concepts, definitions and roles, organizational structure and operations of the private security industry.
• Evaluate special considerations such as legal issues, risk management, crisis planning, and cybersecurity that impact private security.
• Analyze the role of private security related to protecting people and assets, human resources, and conducting investigations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various security challenges related to emergency planning for public settings and cybersecurity.
• Examine future trends related to the field of private security.
• Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to security management.

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