Criminal Justice

Education and certification in the criminal justice career pathway can prepare you for many occupations in various public safety fields. At Grant Regional Career Center, you’ll get specialized education on the criminal justice system and hands-on practice in various forensic investigation skills.

Typical careers: Forensic Technician | Fire Investigator | Detective | Guard

Typical salary range: $45,000 - $90,000+

In some classes, students can earn high school credit and college credit at the same time! (This can save you big on your college bills!)

>> For more information on all classes currently offered in the Criminal Justice career pathway, click here.

Professional certifications available through GRCC:

- CPR

>> Ready to sign up? Call GRCC at 765-664-9091 for more information!

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster

Marion's links with the criminal justice field

DID YOU KNOW: Marion High School graduates have made an impact in this field! The following MHS alumni have been inducted into the Marion High School Hall of Distinction.

Oatess Archey, Class of 1955: First African-American sheriff in Indiana; FBI agent, security liaison for major events, U.S. State Department, and White House
Mark Tracy Boatwright, Marion High School Class of 1960, Vietnam veteran, firefighter, Marion City Council Member, Indiana State Representative, Indiana Fire Marshal, co-founder of the Hoosier Burn Camp
Francis Edward Fisher, Class of 1951: Deputy director of the NASA Office of Inspector General; FBI special agent; Korean War veteran
James D. Luttrull Jr., J.D., Class of 1974: Longtime Grant County prosecutor; criminal justice professor at Indiana Wesleyan University
Todd L. Nukes, Class of 1981: Chief deputy U.S. marshal; senior inspector for judicial security, handling details for several U.S. Supreme Court justices among others
Troy Bentley Overton, Class of 1980: West Point graduate; U.S. Army aviator, and Judge Advocate General who provided legal services to troops in Afghanistan; Deputy Attorney General of California.