Protective Services Operations

A program focusing on the principles and techniques of providing physical security protection to clients in various environments and situations. Includes instruction in security intelligence and information resources, operations planning and surveying, operations security, weapons and explosives, defense and offense techniques, security and surveillance systems, communications systems, perimeter and access control, weapons of mass destruction, contingency planning, crowd control, cover and evacuation, combat and vehicle techniques, and applicable legal and administrative responsibilities.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 7 institutions across the United States, with a total of 215 degrees awarded annually.

Certificates Below Bachelor's

52

certificates awarded

Associate Degrees

5

degrees awarded

Other Awards

158

awards given

Top Schools for Protective Services Operations

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Triton College
River Grove, IL
144
2 Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
20
3 Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK
18
4 University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
12
5 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian
San Sebastian, PR
9
6 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
San Juan, PR
6
7 South College
Knoxville, TN
6