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.

Spring 2018 Class #42-18

AJ 094 Orientation 01/06/2018 - 01/13/2018
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 01/14/2018 -2/13/2018
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 02/14/2018 - 03/31/2018
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 04/01/2018 - 07/10/2018

Fall 2018 Class #43-18

AJ 094 Orientation 08/04/2018 - 08/11/2018
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 08/12/2018 -09/11/2018
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 09/12/2018 - 10/24/2018
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 10/27/2018 - 02/11/2019

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 - Currently Suspended

Extended Academy

We have suspended our extended class in 2018 but this is not to be interpreted as permanently canceling future offering of an extended format in 2019 or beyond. We will be offering two intensive classes in 2018.

Degree and Certificate Options

Degrees

AS Degree Police Science

Certificates

Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate

For Degree and Certificate requirements, please visit the College Catalog.

What can I do when I graduate?

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.

Consumer Information and Cost

For consumer information about the cost to complete certificate programs and completion rates, view our Gainful Employment Disclosures.