This program prepares men and women for the career of deputy sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal, or peace officer employed by state subdivisions or organizations. The Academy follows the state curriculum mandated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Students will gain fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities in safety, leadership, and employability as well as training in the Ohio Revised Code and physical fitness. MUST be 21 years of age by completion of program.

What can I do when I graduate?

• Police officer

• Deputy sheriff

• Security personnel

• Parole/ probation officer

• Police auxiliary

• Reserve deputy

What would I do in this class?

• Advanced driving skills

• Firearms training and qualification

• Training in First Aid

• Subject control

• Physical conditioning

• Hazmat training

• Law enforcement radio procedures

• Crime scene processing

What can I do with further training?

• F.B.I.

• B. C. I. & I.

• Forensics

• Secret Service

• Covert operations

• Narcotics enforcement

Grey polo shirt with school insignia and student’s last name, dark slacks with black uniform belt and dark shoes

Police and Detectives (U.S. BLS)

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (O*Net)

Correctional Officers and Jailers (O*Net)

Police Identification and Records Officers (O*Net)

Detectives and Criminal Investigators (O*Net)

Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission