Department of Public Service and Safety

Department Chair: Nicole Mitchell
Office: Technology Center, Room 116A
Address: 855 E. Lavaca St., Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 839-2968
FAX: (409) 839-2966
E-mail: pbss@lit.edu

The Public Service and Safety Department offers challenging, yet rewarding, programs in criminal justice, crime scene technology, emergency medical services, fire protection, Emergency Management and Homeland Security as well as law enforcement. The educational options include certificate programs that can be completed in one or two semesters, two-year associate of applied science degrees that qualify graduates for entry-level positions and a fully transferable associate of science degree.

*Fire and Police Academy students begin instruction prior to the scheduled fall or spring semester first class day and end later than the scheduled last class day. Students are to adhere to the instructional calendar provided during Academy orientation.

Police Academy:

Fall dates are July 31, 2023 - December 14, 2023.

Spring dates are January 3, 2024 - May 23, 2024.

Fire Academy:

Fall dates are August 14, 2023 - December 11, 2023.

Spring dates are January 8, 2024 - May 9, 2024.

Lamar Institute of Technology also requires students to register for the College Success Skills Course (DORI 0200 ) in their first semester. The course is designed to provide students with a thorough orientation to the campus, postsecondary education, and the classroom skills necessary for success. Students that transfer fifteen semester credit hours (15 SCH) from an accredited postsecondary institution with a GPA of 2.0 may be exempt from the College Success Skills Course.

Not sure which public service career option is right for you? Take a look at programs offered within the Public Service & Safety Department and then give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to discussing the many career and educational opportunities available here at Lamar Institute of Technology.