POST Academy

Why Choose the POST Academy?

The Delta College Basic Peace Officer Academy mission is to prepare students mentally, morally, emotionally and physically to perform the duties of a peace officer. Rigorous training and testing ensures that each student graduates with demonstrated character, knowledge of the law, problem-solving abilities, human relations, communication and physical skills needed to meet the professional standards of a peace officer. Discipline is an essential component of the Academy program to help students develop the attitudes and behaviors demanded of peace officers by the public that they serve.

The POST Academy is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) to present a basic course to peace officers and pre-service students who qualify for program admission.

Program Options

Intensive Academy - 6 month POST Program

The Intensive Academy is a full-time program that lasts 6 months. Classes are held Saturday through Wednesday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

2021 Class #49-21

AJ 094 Orientation 01/17/2021 – 01/26/2021
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 01/27/2021 – 02/28/2021
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 03/01/2021 – 04/14/2021
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 04/17/2021 – 07/18/2021

Independent students who meet the Minimum Entrance Requirements to qualify for participation in the P.O.S.T. Academy Program must complete and pass the multiple choice POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery examination scored by POST with a total T-Score of 42.0 higher.

Extended Academy - Part Time Academy

Extended Academy- Part Time Academy

Part-time - 9-month Program. The Extended Academy is a part-time program that lasts 9 months. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Extended 2020 Class #47-20

AJ 094 Orientation 12/09/2019 – 12/21/2019
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 01/22/2020 – 03/07/2020
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 05/01/2020 – 07/01/2020
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 07/06/2020 – 10/28/2020

Extended 2021 Class #50-21

AJ 094 Orientation TBA March 2021

Certificate and Degree Options

Certificates

Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement

Degrees

Police Science, AS

For certificate and degree requirements, please visit the College Catalog.

Job and Career Information

This course is designed for basic entry-level training for the student preparing for a position as a Reserve Officer, Peace Officer, and Deputy Sheriff's assigned to patrol. It is NOT designed for those seeking a career in other facets of the Criminal Justice System such as probation, parole or the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.