Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (LPSCS) Careers

Vocabulary flashcards defining key terminology, job roles, physical requirements, and concepts from the Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security lecture.

LPSCS

An acronym standing for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security.

Texas Peace Officer

A law enforcement officer role (such as sheriff's deputy, constable, police officer, or state trooper) requiring candidates to be 21 years old upon graduation, a US citizen, have an honorable military discharge if applicable, have a GED or high school diploma, and pass drug, polygraph, physical, medical, and psychological screenings.

Physical Agility Test

A six-phase physical assessment used in the police hiring process to test an applicant's strength, endurance, and agility across job-simulated demands.

Six Foot Wall Event

Phase 1 of the physical agility test simulating crossing over a six-foot privacy fence, with a maximum qualifying time of 20 seconds.

Obstacle Course Event

Phase 2 of the physical agility test simulating a foot pursuit, spanning 800 feet with a 5-foot 3-inch simulated ditch and two 3-foot 6-inch barricades, with a maximum qualifying time of 60 seconds.

Body Transport Event

Phase 3 of the physical agility test simulating moving an unconscious person to safety by moving a 170-pound adult-sized dummy 75 feet within a maximum qualifying time of 30 seconds.

Vehicle Push Event

Phase 4 of the physical agility test simulating moving a disabled vehicle from a traffic lane by pushing a midsize motor vehicle 30 feet within a maximum qualifying time of 20 seconds.

Stairway Run Event

Phase 5 of the physical agility test simulating traversing a stairway by ascending and descending approximately 20 steps a total of three times within a maximum qualifying time of 30 seconds.

Quarter Mile Run Event

Phase 6 of the physical agility test simulating a long-distance foot pursuit by running one quarter-mile lap around a track within a maximum qualifying time of 2 minutes.

Court Reporter

A legal professional who creates the official record of court proceedings by accurately documenting every spoken word, requiring an accredited program and typing speeds of 225 words per minute.

Official Court Reporter

A court reporter who works directly inside the courtroom for a judge and is paid by the state.

Freelance Court Reporter

A court reporter who performs pretrial work such as taking depositions at lawyers' offices, individuals' homes, or other places of business.

Steno Machine

A specialized compact keyboard that court reporters use to type phonetically in strokes at high speeds.

Probation Officer

A correctional professional who monitors court-ordered individuals and helps them remain successful in the community, requiring a four-year bachelor's degree in fields like criminal justice, criminology, or sociology.

Work-Life Balance

The practice of maintaining equilibrium between career duties and personal life to avoid burnout, stress, health issues, and lower job performance.