|  Program Overview
Certified by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), provides instruction and evaluation of all academic, physical, and behavioral traits required for employment as a peace officer in California.
This page should provide you with most of the information necessary regarding the Police Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College. To begin a career in Law Enforcement, you must plan ahead. For the Intensive Academy, all candidates must attend the testing and orientation phase to be eligible for the academy. The following information is the testing and orientation schedule for the classes of 2009.
If you would like to speak to someone regarding any aspect of the
Academy, you may contact Cheryl Cole at (707) 836-2908 or e-mail her at ccole@santarosa.edu.
The Academy classes are held at the SRJC Public Safety Training Center at 5743 Skylane Boulevard in Windsor.
2010 Basic Law Enforcement Courses
788 Hours
Intensive Academy – 20 weeksFor more Details click here to down load flyerModular Basic Academy – 11 months For more Details click here to down load flyer
For information on testing, job opportunities, and qualifications for law enforcement officers, go to the P.O.S.T Web site at www.post.ca.gov.
Testing overview and a sample test
How do I become a peace officer?
All interested Intensive Academy applicants must attend the orientation on one of the dates listed below. This orientation will explain the selection process and provide an overview of the course. The P.O.S.T. reading and writing test will be held immediately after the orientation.
If you have taken the P.O.S.T. reading and writing test at the training center within one year of the start date of the academy you are applying to attend, you do not need to retest if you scored T-42 or higher.
For testing reservation forms and further information call the Santa Rosa Training Center at (707)837-8843 or send an e-mail. To be added to the mailing list for testing and orientation dates, be sure to include your mailing address and the dates of the academy you wish to attend.
Mandatory Orientation and Testing for AJ 200.12
166th Modular Basic Academy (Modules A, B and C)
January - December 2010
Extended Academy students must start in January unless Modules A and B were completed after January 2000.
Module A Level 3 Reserve AJ 200.12 1/09/10 - 3/20/10
Module B Level 2 Reserve AJ 200.13 3/23/10 - 7/01/10
Module C Level 1 Reserve AJ 200.14 7/06/10 - 12/02/10
Testing Dates:
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 6 PM to 11 PM - Room 701Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 9 AM to 2 PM - Room 701
Selection process: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 9 a.m. Room 701
167th Intensive Academy
January 11 - May 28, 2010
Testing Dates:
Tuesday, November 5, 2009 - 6 PM to 11 PM - Room 702 Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 8 AM to 1 PM - Room 702
Selection process:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 8 AM at Training Center - Room 701
168th Intensive Academy
April 5 - August 20, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010 6pm – 11pm Room 203 Saturday , February 27, 2010 8am – 1 pm Room 203 Selection process:
Thursday, March 9, 2010 - 8 AM - Room 203 169th Intensive Academy
July 19 - December 3, 2010
Testing Dates:
Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 6 PM to 11 PM - Room 203
Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 8 AM to 1 PM - Room 203 Selection Process: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8am Room 203
This intensive 20 week academy meets from 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday in addition to some evenings and weekends.
The Academy teaches criminal law, laws of search and seizure, laws of evidence, traffic laws, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR and more.
The Academy is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Successful completion of this course will make you eligible for employment as a police officer or deputy sheriff anywhere in California.
Qualifications and Information
The class will be held at our facility at the the Public Safety Training Center in Windsor. All your travel, transportation, and accommodation arrangements should be made with this in mind when you consider enrolling in this Basic Law Enforcement Class.
Students wishing to attend the Academy:
- Must present photo I.D. at the time of testing.
- Must POSSESS a valid driver's license at time of the class.
- Must pass the P.O.S.T. Reading/Writing Test with a score of T42 or higher. (Required by most California law enforcement agencies)
- Must be eligible to register as a student at Santa Rosa Junior College without a waiver of College regulations.
- Must pass a California Department of Justice criminal records check (non-refundable cost $46). Non-residents must also pass an FBI criminal records check. (An additional non-refundable cost of $26)
- Must pass a medical examination.
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate.
- Must purchase or possess all Academy uniforms and equipment (approximate cost $2000).
- California resident approximate course cost: $2,636 (January 2010) Out of State resident approximate course cost: $6,056
- Course length: 20 weeks 788 hours
- Financial Aid and Veterans benefits available to qualified students.
- For information, call Financial Aid Office (707) 527-4471 and V. A. Office (707) 527-4326
AJ200.12/AJ 200.13/AJ 200.14
Basic Police Academy - Modular Basic Course
Date and Time
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturdays 8 AM to 5 PM. Some Sundays to be announced.Course Overview
The Modular Basic Course is presented in three separate modules. Each module fulfills the P.O.S.T. minimum requirements for reserve officer training. Successful completion of all three modules satisfies training requirements for both Level 1 Reserve Training or completion of the regular Basic Course.
Level 3:
The student will complete the 176 hours. required for both 832PC and Level 3 Reserve Officer Training. The training encompasses ethics, law, evidence, search and seizure, defensive techniques, and firearms.
Note: Students must obtain a Department of Justice clearance prior to the second week of class. Contained in the application packet is a form for Livescan fingerprints and instructions.
Level 2:
The student will complete 271 hours of P.O.S.T. certified training. The training consists of criminal law, laws of arrest, report writing, use of force, crimes in progress, community relations, defensive techniques, chemical agents, and firearms.
Level 1:
Prerequisite: Must pass the POST reading and writing test with a T-42 or better. May take the test during Career Day, Level 3 training (date TBA) or Basic Academy Orientation.
The student will complete the final 399 hours of training. The training includes juvenile law, controlled substances, ABC and traffic law, emergency vehicle operation, high risk vehicle stops, accident investigation, crime scene investigation, firearms, and defensive techniques. Successful completion of this module satisfied the P.O.S.T training requirement for Level 1 Reserve and completion of the regular basic course for full-time peace officers.
Each course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and meets the minimum training requirements for the POST Basic Certificate.
Material Fee costs do not include California resident college registration fees of $26 per unit, or the student health fee of $17 per semester. Also, they do not include uniforms and equipment. Students will be required to purchase specified uniforms and equipment in Module A - Level 3. The complete uniform and equipment list will be required in Module C - Level I. Cost of uniforms and equipment is approximately $2,000.
Course Offerings 2010
Module A, Level 3 Reserve - AJ 200.12
Dates: January 9 - March 20, 2010
Days: Tues/Thurs 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Sat 8 AM - 5 PM, Sun TBA
Material Fee: $411
College Units: 3
Module B, Level 2 Reserve - AJ 200.13
Dates: March 23 - July 1, 2010
Days: Tues/Thurs 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Sat 8 AM - 5 PM, Sun TBA
Material Fee: $827
Prerequisite: Completion of Module A/Must pass POST reading & writing test with T-42 or better.
College Units: 5
Module C Level 1 Reserve AJ 200.14
Dates: July 6 - December 2, 2010
Days: Tues/Thurs 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Sat 8 AM - 5 PM, Sun TBA
Material Fee: $730
Prerequisites: Completion of Module A and B after January 2000. Students are required to pass the Level 1 Entrance Exam. New students are required to attend an orientation.
College Units: 9
The California resident college registration fee for academic year 2010 is $26 per unit. In addition to college registration and material fees, students must purchase uniforms and equipment. Students will be required to purchase specified uniforms and equipment in Module A - Level 3. The complete uniform and equipment list will be required in Module C - Level I. Cost of uniforms and equipment is approximately $2,000.
Financial Aid
Students who desire financial assistance should contact the Santa Rosa Junior College Financial Aid Department at (707) 527-4685.
For students who do not qualify for financial aid, a payment plan for college fees (excluding uniform costs) can be arranged for students with a demonstrated need. A payment plan may be authorized only by the Academy Director.
Enrollment
Students must attend a mandatory Orientation and Testing process. See dates below:Thursday, November 5, 2009- 6 PM to 11 PM - Room 702 OR
Saturday, November 7, 2009- 9 AM to 2 PM - Room 701
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