Public Safety Fundamentals PSF

Holland Code: R (Realistic)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.

Justice Protection, Policing Stream

Arts & Literacy Students will be required to complete professional documents, read textbooks, write essays, and do presentations.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, Internet, checking student web portal daily).

Legal Stream

Arts & Literacy Students will be required to complete professional documents, read textbooks, write essays, and do presentations.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, Internet, checking student web portal daily).

Fire Stream

Arts & Literacy Students will be required to complete professional documents, read textbooks, write essays, and do presentations.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, Internet, checking student web portal daily).

Math & Science Strong math skills required (recommend grade 12 U course), Strong interest and ability in Chemistry and Physics.

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Enjoy working with a high attention to detail/ accuracy and procedural requirements
• Enjoy keeping current on events and news
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to think clearly and maintain objectivity; Personal integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• High degree of responsibility, maturity, conscientiousness
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined; able to set and meet deadlines and thrive in pressure-filled environments
• The ability to work independently with little supervision as part of a team
• Good organization and time management skills with an ability to pay strong attention to detail
• Willingness to do volunteer work, involvement in community is integral to career
• Cope with emergencies and high risk situations; Able to manage personal stress and identify triggers
• Strong ethical standards; Non-judgmental, empathetic
• Ability to accept & comply with industry standards & expectations – i.e. wear uniform, follow rules of conduct, maintain honesty & integrity
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills (listening, fostering relationships, explaining, facilitating, mediating)
• Respect for and interest in working with diverse and vulnerable populations
• Able to take charge and give up control to others as necessary
• Ability to self-reflect
• Attendance and in-class participation is essential
• Public speaking (presentations)

Useful background experience for this program would be

Volunteering and commitment to community.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Public Safety Fundamentals is a preparatory program for career programs in the School of Public Safety. Students who do not progress on to a Fanshawe College School of Public Safety program have been known to continue their studies in other college programs or at a university.

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

• Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Career Outlook

To learn more about some of the careers that you could aspire to, and explore real-time job postings, follow the links below.

• Paralegal and related occupations
• Legal secretaries
• Security guards and related occupations
• Commissioned police officers
• Police officers (except commissioned)
• By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c.
• Immigration, employment insurance and revenue officers
• Correctional service officers
• Probation and parole officers and related occupations
• Court officer, Bailiff, Law Clerk

Last Modified: January 22, 2024