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Applications are "CLOSED" for the "132nd Law Enforcement Academy! (Academy dates: July 1 thru December 5, 2013)  

Applications for the 133rd Law Academy will begin in August 2013.  Please watch this website for updates.     

Current Academy:  

131st Law Enforcement Academy
January 2 - June 6, 2013

 

Location:  3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

Law Enforcement Academy classes are held in the Allied Health/Public Service Building of the Butte College Main Campus. The campus is located at the geographical center of the communities of Chico, Oroville and Paradise at the corner of Clark and Durham Pentz Roads. There is convenient access from Highway 99 and Highway 70.

The Program: The Butte College Law Enforcement Academy has been presenting programs for over thirty years and has graduated over 5,000 students. The program is approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). P.O.S.T. requires law enforcement recruits to receive a minimum of 664 hours of training. Our program exceeds this requirement and offers approximately 900 hours of instruction in the 42 separate topics needed to enter the exciting and rewarding law enforcement career field. Recruits will also be enrolled in a Critical Skills course which is part of academy orientation.

Certification: The Butte College Law Enforcement Academy conforms to standards for certification by P.O.S.T. Upon successful completion of the academy program, the student is eligible to apply for entry-level positions as a law enforcement officer anywhere in the state of California.

Time: Typically, class is held from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, depending on program training needs. Some training sessions are required to be conducted during hours of darkness, so training hours will be adjusted accordingly.

Requirements: High school diploma from an accredited high school or GED.  Admission to the program requires a minimum college cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0. No felony convictions. Valid Driver License. Pass entrance exam with a score of 42 or higher. Pass the Pre-Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less.  Possess a Butte College Student ID number.

Fees: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) It is estimated that the cost for California residents to attend this course is approximately $5,500.00, including tuition, material fees, driving fees, textbooks, uniforms, physical training clothing, ammunition, hearing and eye protection, and facility use fees. Not included are living expenses. Weapons and required safety equipment will be furnished during training. Out-of-state students will be charged an additional $200.00 per unit. NOTE: The college has a new fee policy called "7 Days to Pay." For more information: http://www.butte.edu/7days/

Academy Entrance Steps:  Application Deadline - May 4, 2013

1. Complete and return the attached “ACADEMY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION."
2. Call our office, (530) 895-2401, and reserve a slot to take a P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination. Bring a valid form of photo identification to the examination site. See below for additional information.
3. Call our office, (530) 895-2401, if you are notified that you have passed the P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination and reserve a slot to take the Pre-Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test 1.5 mile run. Bring a valid form of photo identification to the examination site.
4. Possess a Butte College Student ID number.  You will have a Student ID number if you have ever attended a Butte College Class.  If you need to obtain a Butte College Student ID number go to the main page www.butte.edu and click on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of the page.
5. Specific and detailed instructions will be emailed to each applicant who has successfully completed the entrance examination, has successfully completed the Physical Training Test 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, possesses a Butte College Student ID number, and has been selected to attend the academy.

 

Entry Level Exam: Each applicant must complete a P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Examination (PELLET-B) consisting of basic language skills. Approximately two and one-half hours are allowed for the examination. Examinations are normally offered two times prior to the start of each academy. Applicants can take the examination at any facility in California offering the PELLET-B as long as the results are submitted on agency letterhead.  Applicants are encouraged to take the test more than once, since the highest score is used to determine entrance eligibility. Be aware that when you take the P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Examination you must wait one month before you can retake the test.  Examination results take approximately 10 working days.  NOTE:  Testing space is limited.  The first 150 to contact this office will be accepted for each testing date.  Location of Academy Testing

Exam & Orientation - Saturday, March 16, 2013- 9:00am - AHPS 118

Exam is FULL & Orientation - Saturday, April 20, 2012- 9:00 am - AHPS 118 

*Orientation – 12:15 pm in AHPS 118 

To take a sample entry-level examination go to the left side of this page and select “Practice P.O.S.T. Exam.”

If you have a learning disability, you should contact Disabled Student Services at (530) 895-2455, prior to scheduling the Entry Level Test, so that we can accommodate your special needs. Any special accommodations must be arranged and this office notified of the special arrangements prior to the test date.

Orientation: A pre-academy orientation follows each scheduled P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Exam. You are required to attend one orientation session prior to the start of the academy. We will provide an overview of what will be expected of you physically, mentally, and academically. An overview of the academy program, as well as a question and answer period, will be included in this 2-hour presentation. Anyone considering law enforcement as a career will be welcome. We want you to be informed and prepared for a successful experience at our academy.

Pre-Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test: Each applicant who has successfully passed the P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination with a score of 42 or higher will be required to take and successfully complete the Pre-Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test 1.5 mile run. You must successfully complete the run in 15 minutes or less to be considered for entrance into the Law Enforcement Academy. The test will be administered two-weeks after the P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination.

Be aware that you can only take the Pre-Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test once per academy application.

You MUST call ahead of time to reserve a slot to take the PT test by calling (530) 895-2401. If your name is NOT on the list, you may be refused admittance to the test.

The testing will begin PROMPTLY at the time listed. Late arrivals will not be accepted. A valid form of photo identification will be required for admittance.

Units: Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive 35.5 semester units. Students will also receive .5 units for the Critical Skills course.

Uniforms: All participants will be required to wear the Butte College Law Enforcement Academy uniform. Details will be provided to those who are accepted into the academy program.

Required Equipment: Academy recruits are required to have a laptop computer. Computer must have WiFi capabilities, be able to open PDF's, and have some type of note taking program.

Financial Aid: The Butte College Financial Aid office can be reached at (530) 895-2311, and the college’s Veterans Office can be reached by calling (530) 895-2566. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. A Guide to Financial Aid for the Law Academy.  Please apply for grants and loans as soon as possible.  For more information and to apply:  http://www.butte.edu/financialaid/

Housing: There is no housing on campus. Neighboring Chico and Oroville communities are approximately a 20-minute commute from the campus. There is ample rental housing in these communities.

Information: Please call our office at (530) 895-2401 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Thursday.