Criminal Justice Program Standards
All students in the Criminal Justice program are expected to meet certain technical standards that are essential to the successful completion of all phases of the program, and that reflect industry requirements and standards.
To verify the student’s ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the technical standards outlined in this document. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee:
- successful completion of the program,
- eligibility for any certification exams, or
- employment in this field upon graduation.
Essential Function/Technical Standard
Standard Performed Description
Ability to collect, interpret, and integrate information and make decisions within a range of function.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Receive, interpret, and correctly complete assignments in reading, research, writing, and presenting in classroom, lab, and industry settings.
- Assess simulated crime scenes and interpret evidence to determine the cause of the incident.
- Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
- Detach from individual prejudices and assumptions to make informed decisions in high and low stress situations.
Standard Performed Description
Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in both verbal and written form.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Speak and write clearly and distinctly.
- Provide and follow verbal directions from other members of the class or instructors.
- Demonstrate active listening skills.
- Recognize, interpret, and respond to nonverbal behavior of self and others.
Standard Performed Description
Ability to stably function in classroom, online, and simulated crime scene settings with instructors and classmates.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Adapt rapidly to changing environments and/or stress.
- Calmly receive feedback.
- Resolve conflict in a calm, non-defensive, and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate flexibility, honesty, and cooperative behaviors in the classroom and lab.
- Interact appropriately with individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Standard Performed Description
Ability to maintain a state of calm, remaining professional.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Solve personal and interpersonal problems.
- Minimize stress and conflict.
- Balance internal needs and external demands.
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, honesty, and cooperative behavior.
Standard Performed Description
Visual ability is sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the classroom, lab, and other locations on the campus collecting evidence from a simulated crime scene.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Discern and collect evidence.
- Perceive safety labels and warnings.
Standard Performed Description
Auditory abilities are sufficient to work effectively and safely.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Perceive instructions in an emergency.
- Ability to listen actively and interpret spoken language in a variety of settings.
- Conduct visual surveillance for extended periods of time.
Standard Performed Description
Tactile ability sufficient for processing a crime scene and identifying evidence.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Use small tools and lighting equipment to gather evidence in a crime scene.
- Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas which involve feeling and detecting objects.
Standard Performed Description
Ability to endure the physical elements required of a situation in order to keep self and others safe.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Stoop, bend, and kneel to collect evidence.
- Ability to pass physical endurance course.
- Ability to make precise coordinated movements and to grasp, manipulate, or place objects of varying sizes.
- Ability to quickly adjust or react when responding to various scenes.
- Push, lift, pull, or carry objects or persons.
Standard Performed Description
Ability sufficient to function safely under varying environmental factors.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Ability to adapt to changing work environment both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather or terrain.
- Ability to endure very warm or very cold temperatures for long periods of time.
- Ability to collect possibly hazardous or dangerous evidence.
Standard Performed Description
Physical abilities are sufficient to move in one’s environment with ease and without restriction. Gross and fine motor abilities are sufficient to process a simulated crime scene.
Examples of Activities (Not all inclusive)
- Gross and fine motor skills to collect fingerprints and other evidence using small tools and lighting equipment.
- Physical capability to run, walk/stand for long periods of time, climb, manipulate heavy objects, crawl, and use body strength to gain entry through barriers.
Disability Statement
If you currently have a documented disability or acquire one, you may be entitled to accommodations intended to assure equitable access within your academic program. Rea-sonable accommodations for students with disabilities are determined on an individual basis taking into consideration the technical standards and essential functions required to meet program objectives.
Eastern Iowa Community College is invested in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To learn more about requesting accommodations with Disability Services, please visit eicc.edu/support or contact the Disability Service Provider on your campus. It is recommended that students register with Disability Services prior to the start of classes.
All prospective Criminal Justice program students must be able to meet these standards with or without reasonable accommodations.
Charlott Glowacki, Disability Service Provider
Clinton Community College
Kerry Dalbey, Disability Service Provider
Muscatine Community College, Loper – 109
Alyse Schmidt, Disability Service Provider
Scott Community College, Academic Support Center – Room 2013 A