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Start Your Journey To Protect and Serve

For many, protecting and serving as a police officer, firefighter or paramedic is an honor and a privilege.

It also provides a family-sustaining, rewarding career in fields experiencing critical shortages of skilled professionals. 

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers degree, diploma and certificate programs in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections services, emergency medical services and fire service that train you to keep communities safe, residents healthy and property secure.

In MATC’s Protective Services programs, you’ll get:

  • High-quality instruction from dedicated, expert faculty who have real-world experience in the field as police officers, deputies, firefighters and first responders.
  • Small classes that provide individual attention
  • Versatile, flexible scheduling options designed to meet the needs of working professionals
  • Classrooms and facilities that feature the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment

Criminal Justice Studies

Police officers, deputies, corrections officers and private security personnel are needed to uphold laws, maintain order and provide safety. Trained professionals in these fields are in high demand.

MATC’s Criminal Justice Studies programs prepare you for employment in law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels, as well as in the field of private security. 

Find out more about MATC’s Criminal Justice Studies programs (link)

Emergency Medical Services

Help save lives and administer critically-needed care by becoming an Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or a Paramedic.

There’s always a vital need for skilled professionals who can respond to emergencies, treat injuries and stay calm under dangerous and adverse conditions.

Find out more about MATC’s Emergency Medical Services programs

 

Fire Service Training

Where there’s fire, there needs to be firefighters.

MATC offers courses to train the skilled personnel needed to battle blazes, extinguish fires, and protect lives, property and the environment. 

Find out more about MATC’s Fire Service Training programs (link)

Success Stories - Read how MATC’s Protective Services programs have transformed lives, industry and our communities:

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Brennen Juarez

For Outstanding Degree Honoree, Security A Priority

For his academic achievements, college involvement and community efforts, Brennen Juarez was chosen as the ...

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2019 Free, Public Expo to Celebrate Fire, Police and EMS Professionals and Careers Sept. 7 at MATC’s Oak Creek Campus

Milwaukee Area Technical College will host a free, public “Fire Police EMS Expo” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satu...

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Marine Corps Service in Afghanistan Inspires Nick Ratas to Pursue Career as Police Officer

Embedded in a small village in Afghanistan in 2010, Nick Ratas was one of a group of Marines who helped bri...

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Faculty

Learn more about our instructors (link).  

 

QUESTIONS? CoNTACT US

For more information about MATC’s Protective Services programs, contact: protectandserve@matc.edu, 414-571-4579

 

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