The 653+ hour course is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Successful graduates will be eligible for certification as Ohio Peace Officers in accordance with the Ohio Peace Officer Commission.  Graduates are eligible to receive 18 semester hours of college credit toward an Associate Degree in Police Science Technology at Hocking College.
The Academy program is open for two types of students:  (1) open enrollment students who are not currently associated with a law enforcement agency but have career goals to seek employment as peace officers and (2) those associated with or employed by a qualifying law enforcement agency.
Students will be provided with all classroom materials and uniform clothing.  Financial aid opportunities may exist for qualified students under V.A. benefits, G.I. Bill, Pell Grants, student loans, etc. Prior to admission, candidates must pass background, drug and pre-PT testing.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment, contact Commander Roger Deardorff at 740-753-6300 or Office Coordinator John Less at 740-753-6451, PSS building room 201.