The Basic Police Academy course required to be a certified police officer is offered at the Medina County Career Center. Classes are taught by qualified instructors using Ohio Peace Officer Training curriculum.
From traffic accident investigation to firearms training, the Basic Police Academy prepares students to sit for the Ohio Peace Officer Exam (OPOTA) and to apply for positions as Sheriff's Deputies and Police Officers. Training includes unarmed self-defense, driving, legal aspects, and patrol and investigation techniques.
Full-Time Course
Financial Aid available for qualified students
Candidates must be 21 years of age by course completion, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a pre-test, clear a background check, and provide verification of a recent physical. Graduates earn 16 semester/24 quarter hours of CT2 College Credit. College credit also available through U.Akron, Franklin U., and Lorain CCC
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Classes Begin April 10, 2012
Mon - Thurs: 6:30p - 10:30p
Saturdays: 8:00a - 5:00p
600 hrs (40 weeks)
$4250* includes tuition, books, uniforms, supplies and certification exam(s)
Online registration is not available, please contact the Adult Education Department to register for this program
*Price subject to change
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Basic Police Job Outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (CIP Code 43.0103)
(SOC Code 33-3051)
Employment of police and detectives is expected to grow 10 percent over the 2008–18 decade, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Population growth is the main source of demand for police services. Police and sheriff's patrol officers had median annual wages of $51,410 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $38,850 and $64,940. Median annual wages were $46,620 in Federal Government, $57,270 in State government, $51,020 in local government and $43,350 in educational services.
Consumer Information (2009-2010)
On-time Completion Rate: 100%
Job Placement Rate: 64%
Median Loan Debt: $0
Room and Board: N/A