Porterville college law enforcement academy

Approximate total cost per person:

• Uniforms (which includes duty belt, holster, mag pouch, boots, handcuffs, and handcuff case, 2-short sleeved shirts, 2- pants, PT uniform and range uniform) = $1,200.00+

Module III - Arrest and firearms certifications (PC 832), reserve officer level III, security, prisoner transport, and other duties as assigned within the scope of training.

Module II - Reserve officer level II certification which allows work as a paid or unpaid reserve officer with police powers on duty (under PC 830.6).

More info from POST: https://post.ca.gov/reserve-officer-program

You are required to be 21 years old for full time peace officer status, however many local agencies hire reserve officers (levels III and II) at the age of 19.5 or greater. Applicants should be at least 19.5 years of age to enter into the modular III and II programs.

Prospective recruits should be in appropriate physical condition to handle the academy scenario-based training, firearms range, arrest and control, and other potential physical components a law enforcement officer may encounter on duty.

We offer physical training in Module 2 in order to better prepare our cadets for transfer to a Module 1 academy.

No. The Porterville College Law Enforcement Academy is a progressive law enforcement academy that focuses on creating prepared, forward-thinking professionals by holding cadets to high ethical standards, teaching self-discipline, accountability, promoting teamwork along the way, while exposing them to qualified instructors and staff, in order to equip them with the necessary tools to be the law enforcement officers society calls for.

No. Module 3 is the first in a series of three modules that must be completed in order. Module 3 is first, followed by Module 2, and lastly, Module 1. Module 3 and 2 can be completed here at PC. Module 1 can be completed at any college that offers Module 1, such as COS, Fresno City College, Kern County Sheriff, etc.

Yes. The 832 course is a 40-hour course which covers a variety of learning domains and learning objectives. Module 3 is 162 hours and includes those same learning domains as well as many others. Module 3 also goes more into depth in those learning domains as not every learning objective is required in the 832 PC course.

No. You may participate in the police academy no matter your legal status.

Yes.  Due to the fact we operate vehicles, you need have a valid drivers license to participate in the academy.