Austin High School: Sandra Day O'Connor Public Service Academy is a career-specific program which provides education and training in the Criminal Justice, Forensics and Legal Studies fields. The education of our students is linked to the needs of the country for law enforcement officers, lawyers, forensic scientists and other professions in Public Service. Upon completion of the program of study, students will fulfill requirements of the Public Service endorsement. 

Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to earn an Industrial Based Certification (IBC) in Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II, designed for persons seeking employment as non-Commissioned Security officers in Texas. The curriculum is established by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Private Security Bureau.