POST Academy

Why Choose the POST Academy?

The Delta College Basic Peace Officer Academy mission is to prepare students mentally, morally, emotionally and physically to perform the duties of a peace officer. Rigorous training and testing ensures that each student graduates with demonstrated character, knowledge of the law, problem-solving abilities, human relations, communication and physical skills needed to meet the professional standards of a peace officer. Discipline is an essential component of the Academy program to help students develop the attitudes and behaviors demanded of peace officers by the public that they serve.

The POST Academy is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to present a basic course to peace officers and pre-service students who qualify for program admission.

Program Options

Intensive Academy - 6 month POST Program

The Intensive Academy is a full-time program that lasts 6 months. Classes are held Saturday through Wednesday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Class #59-25

Orientation: 1/4/25 – 1/12/25
Module III: 1/13/25 – 2/15/25
Module II: 2/16/25 – 4/1/25
Module I: 4/2/25 – 7/2/25

Class #61-25

Orientation: 8/2/25 – 8/10/25
Module III: 8/11/25 – 9/10/25
Module II: 9/13/25 – 10/25/25
Module I: 10/26/25 – 01/27/26

Extended Academy - Part Time Academy

Extended Academy- Part-Time Academy

Part-time - 9-month Program. The Extended Academy is a part-time program that lasts 9 months. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Class #60-25

Orientation: 1/6/25 – 1/18/25
Module III: 1/22/25 – 3/5/25
Module II: 3/15/25 – 5/17/25
Module: 6/8/25 – 10/15/25

Certificate and Degree Options

Certificates

Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement

Degrees

Police Science, AS

For certificate and degree requirements, please visit the College Catalog.

Job and Career Information

This course is designed for basic entry-level training for the student preparing for a position as a Reserve Officer, Peace Officer, and Deputy Sheriff's assigned to patrol. It is NOT designed for those seeking a career in other facets of the Criminal Justice System such as probation, parole or the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.