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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
December 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

October 15, 2024 - November 8, 2024

Field Training Officer Course

November 18 - 20, 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:
Times TBA

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.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 6 PM
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 6 PM
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 6 PM
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 6PM (last PT session of the year)

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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