BASIC POLICE ACADEMY (OPOTA)
Students can complete this program in 9 months, start to finish, ending with a State of Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate. The CCCTC Police Academy is administered under the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council, and is required training to become an police officer in the State of Ohio. At CCCTC Police Academy you will enjoy small class sizes, lowest tuition in the area and a high-quality learning environment. A career in Police or Policing is considered and in demand career field with plenty of job opportunities locally.
The training program consists of 777 hours, offered in 9 months. The program qualifies for several grant and funding options. Contact Alex at 330-424-9561 ext. 116 to discuss your financial aid options. Students will be required to purchase their own firearms, handcuffs, and gun belt.
Commander Ciotti has been a leader in Law Enforcement for many years and is thrilled to have an Academy in our county. He along with many other local professional law enforcement officers will expertly provide classroom instruction needed to work in criminal justice.
Many job openings exist for those with the knowledge and skills to navigate our legal and correction systems. Becoming a Police Officer is a very rewarding career with many job opportunities in law enforcement and criminal justice system.