Basic Police Officer Training

Program Overview

The Basic Police Officer Training program is a full-time certificate course. This program is designed to help students develop the technical competencies, attitudes, and values critical to successful employment in the law enforcement/criminal justice field. Once certification is received, you may qualify for officer positions in local/municipal police departments, county sheriff departments, state facilities, and hospitals.

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What You Will Learn

Administration
Legal
Human Relations
Firearms
Driving
Subject Control Techniques
First Aid/CPR/AED
Patrol
Civil Disorders
Traffic
Investigation
Physical Conditioning
Homeland Security

View the program curriculum (pdf)

Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn the following industry-recognized credentials:

Ohio Peace Officer - OPOTC
(once appointed by a peace officer agency)
Standardized Field Sobriety - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Speed Measuring Device - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Incident Management Systems
National Career Readiness - ACT

* Note: This program follows the curriculum set forth by OPOTC. All hours must be fulfilled in order to complete the program. Required hours are subject to change based on OPOTA standards.

Admission Requirements

Age 21 or Older
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Background Check (BCI/FBI)
Medical Exam
Meet the Physical Fitness Standards

Students are also required to complete and pass a final physical fitness assessment at the end of the program to be eligible to take the written state certification exam.

Students will have an appointment scheduled to complete the WorkKeys® Assessment upon submission of the Adult Learner Registration Form and a $50 non-refundable registration fee. Learn more about how the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment can work for you.

Section	Required Score
Applied Math	3
Graphic Literacy	3
Workplace Documents	3

Equipment Requirements

Students in this program are required to wear uniforms. Many of the uniform items are issued to students and included in the tuition. Additional costs not included in tuition include, but are not limited to:

Medical Exam
Firearm
Equipment
Uniform Pants
Uniform Boots
Athletic Shoes

Students should refrain from purchasing firearms, uniforms, and equipment until they have completed the registration process and attended new student orientation as the list is subject to change.

Equipment Guide

Technology

All necessary technology is provided to students in each classroom and lab during normal class hours. Students who wish to access school email or our learning management system (Canvas) outside of normal class hours will need access to the internet and a personal device.