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.

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 - 02/13/2019

Spring 2019 Class #45-19

AJ 094 Orientation 03/09/2019 – 03/16/2019
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 03/17/2019 – 04/16/2019
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 04/17/2019 – 06/02/2019
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 06/03/2019 – 09/10/2019

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

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 6:00pm to 10:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

Spring 2019 Class #44-19

AJ 094 Orientation 12/10/2018 – 12/22/2018
AJ 095A Basic Police Academy Module III 01/05/2019 – 02/16/2019
AJ 095B Basic Police Academy Module II 02/17/2019 – 04/26/2019
AJ 095C Basic Police Academy Module I 04/27/2019 – 09/11/2019

Degree and Certificate Options

For Degree and Certificate requirements, please visit the College Catalog. For consumer information about the cost to complete certificate programs and completion rates, view our Gainful Employment Disclosures.

Degree

AS Degree Police Science

Certificate

Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate

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.