Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed for students who are pursuing careers in public safety services. Topics of this course include the history, structure, purpose, and function of federal, state, and Administration of Justice 131 local government services, as well as characteristics and function of careers that provide services for the well-being and safety to the public. This course examines the values and mission employed by public agencies, and also explores the complex relationship between communities and the institutions and agencies charged with their governance. Lastly, this course provides an overview of the complexity and thoroughness of the pre-employment testing processes involved in testing for jobs in public safety assignments. Emphasis is placed on career readiness, pre-employment preparation, writing competency, employment and career search techniques, application processes, pre-employment testing, interviews, background investigations, academy training, probationary status and conditional job offers. 