Essay
Assignment 04
CJ450 Private Security
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Part A
Describe four (4) types of career options security professionals can pursue, including a brief description of their duties.
Part B
List some of the special skill(s) required of security professionals, including security administrators and managers. Include a discussion of ethics in your answer.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
30 points 22 points 17 points 12 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of at least
4 types of career options,
indicating the duties each
type requires.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of 3-
4 types of career options,
indicating the duties each
type requires.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
1-2 types of career options,
indicating the duties each
type requires.
Student provides a poor
description of 1 type of
career option, indicating the
duties required.
45 points 35 points 25 points 15 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
skills demanded of security
professionals, including
administrators and
managers, and a discussion
of ethics.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the skills demanded of
security professionals,
including administrators and
managers, and a discussion
of ethics.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
the skills demanded of
security professionals that
may or may not include
administrators and
managers, or a discussion of
ethics.
Student provides a poor
description of the skills
demanded of security
professionals, and does not
mention administrators and
managers, or a discussion of
ethics.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Part A: Career Options
(30 points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Part B: Special Skills
(45 points)