Basic Law Enforcement Academy: POST-certified Peace Officer Basic Training

This course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains ranging from academic subjects on criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills on defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to be employed as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency. (not transferable)

Up to 40 cadets per academy; academy offered twice per year

Clearly occupational; goal of academy and certificate of achievement is to train affiliated and non-affiliated students for careers in law enforcement in the Placer County region. 

Program (academy) will be operated in partnership with Placer County Sheriff's Office under an Instructional Service Agreement. Students are admitted by special application only. Admission is based on scores on the POST Entry-Level Exam and other special requirements.