Police Academy

Description

Certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, the Prince George’s Community College Police Academy is seeking qualified applicants to participate in a 26- week, full-time, daytime training program. Student officers will be trained in law enforcement operations and functions, including firearms training and emergency vehicle operations. Upon successful completion of the program and by meeting agency standards, graduates will be eligi- ble to be hired by most Maryland law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

To be a candidate for this area of study, participants must:

• be at least 21 years old upon graduation from the academy
• be a U.S. citizen
• be a high school graduate or equivalent recognized by the State of Maryland
• be of good moral character and have a police record clear of felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• have a driving record with no more than three points and no serious or repeated traffic offenses
• pass a physical examination and a drug screening test
• authorize a complete background investigation
• present three letters of reference
• In addition, the candidate must be able to:
  • pay a $190 nonrefundable processing fee that must accompany the application (if accepted into the academy, this fee will be applied to tuition) plus tuition and fees of $4,675
• successfully complete all physical training requirements
• attend the academy program in its entirety

Financial aid may be available for qualified applicants. The academy is approved for veterans’ benefits.