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Peace Officer Basic Training

Peace Officer Basic Training

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The Peace Officer Basic Training 845-hour program provides the training for an individual to take the OPOTA certification test to become a Commissioned Peace Officer and meets the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code Section 109.77 for Peace Officer Certification.

Next academy start date:
September 9, 2024
 
Classes meet Monday - Friday: 8 A.M. - approximately 3:30 P.M.
Financial Aid available to those who qualify go to Financial Aid page

Corrections Academy

March 12, 2024 - April 5, 2024

Special Evidence Technician School

May 6-10 and May 13-17, 2024 

Pre-Academy Fitness Program (Fit to Serve)

Pre –Police Academy Program
  • This 90 minute pre-Police Academy Program will emphasize the importance of Physical Conditioning and Nutrition for the cadet
  • The Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission rules and policies, along with Greene County Career Centers Peace Officer Basic Training Academy expectations will be covered.
  • Proper form for exercises
  • Proper footwear and clothing
  • Warm-up and exercise programs – handouts
The Fit To Serve (Pre-Police Academy Training Program) dates are as follows from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM:
Monday, April 15, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024

PT Testing

We will have the Basic Training Physical Fitness Assessment on the following days and times for those wanting to take the physical fitness test.

The PT testing dates and times during the weekday are at 6 PM:
Monday, April 15, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
 
The PT testing dates and times during the weekend are at 10 AM:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 AM
Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10 AM

Course Curriculum

  • Administration
  • Legal 
  • Human Relations
  • Firearms
  • Driving
  • Subject Control Techniques
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Patrol
  • Civil Disorders
  • Traffic
  • Investigation
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Homeland Security
  • Use of Taser/ASP/O.C.
  • Single Officer Response to an Active Shooter 

Possible Certifications Upon Completion and Passage of Test

  • Ohio Peace Officer Training Certification
  • ASP Baton
  • Oleo-resin Capsicum (O.C. Spray)
  • Taser Electronic Control Device
  • Certified Defensive Driving
  • S.T.O.P.S
  • Firearms (May qualify for CCW)
  • Alcohol Detection
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
  • WMD First Responder (Incl: 100 & 700a NIMS)
  • Active Shooter

Possible Entry-Level/ Occupations

  • City Police Departments
  • County Sheriff's Office
  • Hospital Police
  • University Campus Police
  • Corporate Security

Contact

Bryan Cook
Commander
937-372-6941 ext. 1553
 
Tracey Cassel
Criminal Justice Academy Secretary
937-372-6941 ext. 1551
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