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CCCTC Police Academy

BASIC POLICE ACADEMY (OPOTA)

Applications for the new CCCTC Police Academy program are now available.

Exciting News- Program slated to begin August 15 2022. 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 740 hours, offered in 9 months. The program qualifies for several grant and funding options. Applicants that qualify for the new State of Ohio awarded, short term grant funds, could attend Tuition FREE. Plus for 2022 we are offering a special low Tuition for our first year only. Students will be required to purchase their own firearms, handcuffs, and gun belt.

Commander Allan Young has been a leader in Columbiana County 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.

Enrollment Requirements to join CCCTC Police Academy:

Pass an Entrance Physical Test;
21 Years of Age;
Meet BCI/FBI Background check requirements;
Pass Drug Screen
High School Graduate or equivalent; and
Valid Driver’s License

Courses Include:

Administration & Legal
Human Resources
Firearms
Driving
Subject Control Techniques
First Aide/CPR/AED

Credentials you will Earn:

State of Ohio Peace Officer Certification

Start Date: August 2023

Evening Program

Monday- Thursday – 5:00pm -10:00 pm

Various Saturdays throughout the program

Program Tuition: $7068 For 2022 tuition will be $5,000 for one time only as introductory offer.

Lab and Book fees additional

O*NET Police and Patrol Officers - 33-3051.00

As a minimum requirement all CCCTC Adult Education programs require students to hold a High School Diploma or GED.

Students are offered instruction on using specific computer applications needed for all programs. However, it is helpful for students to be familiar with use of a personal computer to navigate computer applications used in all CCCTC Adult Education programs.

The CCCTC Student Consumer Handbook has all of the specific information regarding programs at CCCTC. This handbook answers many questions not found elsewhere and is used to guide our policies and procedures for CCCTC Adult Education Programs. The Handbook may be found at the following link:

2022 Consumer Handbook

Allan Young

Academy Commander

330-424-9561 ext. 107

[email protected].us

Kevin P. Clark, B.A., M.Ed.

Student Services Coordinator

[email protected]

Office Phone:

330-424-3520

or call Adult Education office at 330-424-9561 ext. 126

Physical fitness benchmarks must be met before official enrollment. Contact school to set up your testing date and view required benchmarks below:

State Fitness Benchmarks

Follow steps in below enrollment packet to start your process:

Cadet Packet.pdf