SkillsUSA Arizona Leadership and Skills Conference

Contest Info Sheet

The following are important contest points and Arizona updates. All contest rules may not be listed. Please consult the SkillsUSA Technical Standard for additional information.

Contest / Criminal Justice
Skill Performance / The contest will include activities that simulate situations encountered by criminal justice professionals.
Team/Ind / Individual
Limits / 2 per chapter
Date/Location/Start Time / April 3; PCC West Hall; Contest begins at 8 AM
Attire / Contest requires a school/work uniform. Conference t-shirt okay.
Contestants may not wear any attire that shows school name
Resume / copy of resume onsite is required.
Chair Contact
Supplied by Tech Committee / a. All necessary materials for the contest scenarios
Supplied by Contestant / a. Small pocket notebook for field notes
b. 25' tape measure
c. Pens and pencils (two each)
d. Handcuffs
e. Handcuff case
f. Flashlight
g. Fingerprint kit
h. Belt and training holster with weapon
i. Camera (can be on phone)
j. Clipboard or Posse box for paperwork
k. Accident template
Other

2015 SkillsUSA Criminal Justice Competition from Contest Chair

Listed below are the 2015 rules for the criminal justice competition:

1.  Submit your one page resume online and provided two copies on the day of your interview.

2.  Take the written test online prior to the deadline

3.  Report to the competition desk with all your necessary equipment (Duty belt, hand cuffs, proper SkillsUSA clothing, pen and note pad. No weapons of any kind are needed, nor will they be allowed in the competition area). School name may not be showing on clothing.

4.  All competitors will need to bring food and drinks with them to the competition. After check in competitors will remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to leave.

5.  No cell phones are allowed in the waiting area. For emergencies the following contact number will be used (520)866-5009. A detailed message should be left and emergency calls will be responded to immediately.

6.  No Advisor/Director/Instructor contact is allowed. Once a competitor has completed all of the events, they will be released from the waiting area and can then communicate with their Advisor/Director/Instructor.

7.  All scoring is based on a specific number of points for each area. Each event has a score value based off a rubric. No subjective scoring will occur. The student must meet the rubric requirements.

8.  Events:

a.  Resume 50 Points

b.  Written Test 100 Points (written from Arizona state standards)

c.  Oral Board/Interview 125 Points

d.  Scenario 1 50 Points

e.  Scenario 2 50 Points

f.  Scenario 3 50 Points

Total Points Possible: 425

For the scenarios contestants should be familiar with domestic violence, criminal trespassing, use of force, traffic and drug related statutes

First, second and third place medals will be awarded to the competitors with the most points overall. Every advisor will be provided each competitors score card at the conclusion of the competition.

Questions should be directed to:

SkillsUSA CJ Chair, Lieutenant Tamatha Villar

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office