REQUIREMENTS

Administration of Justice 150 & 155 is a P.O.S.T. certified Level III & Level II Peace Officer Training Program and is comprised of a total of 390 hours. All students must take and successfully complete each level of training to have their name submitted to and certified by P.O.S.T. as completing the training. 

Administration of Justice 150

Peace Officer Training Module - Level III

8 units; 6 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Enrollment Limitation:
1. Medical examination (for safety and college liability reasons);
2. Students must apply for and receive a California Department of Justice Firearms and Arrest Clearance (Penal Code 13511.5)
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed for California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Training Module - Level III peace officer training candidates. A Level III peace officer may perform specified limited support duties that are not likely to result in physical arrests. The student will participate in a 216 hours course of instruction and training emphasizing basic law enforcement philosophy, procedures, tactics, and techniques. The course is certified pursuant to California Penal Code Section 836.6.

Note: Students who have earned credit in Administration of Justice 155 cannot receive unit credit for Administration of Justice 150.

Administration of Justice 155

Peace Officer Training - Level II Module

11 units; 9.5 hours lecture, 5 hours lab
Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 150 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent Enrollment Limitation: 1. Current Penal Code 832 (P.C. 832) certification valid within the last three years; 2. Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and First Aid certification; 3. Current Medical examination (valid within 6 months) (for safety and liability reasons); 4. Current California Department of Justice Firearms and Arrest Clearance (Penal Code Section 13511.5) (valid within 6 months).
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed for California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Training Module - Level II police officer training candidates. A Level II peace officer may perform general law enforcement assignments under immediate supervision of a sworn officer. The student will participate in a 261 hour course of instruction and training emphasizing basic law enforcement philosophy, procedures, tactics, and techniques. The course is certified pursuant to California Penal Code Section 836.6.

Minimum age for this course is 18 years of age.

Once class begins, students will be responsible for the following:

• As Cadets must participate in physical activities, they should be in good physical condition prior to enrollment. Additionally, a resting EKG and a full physical examination, at the student's expense, is required prior to participation in any physical activities. (The Medical History Form is located on Form tab of this website and more information will be provided after the first class).
• Students are required to be fingerprinted and pass a Department of Justice records clearance check. (Required by California Penal Code 13511.5.)
• Students are required to complete an in-depth Personal History Statement (Form is located on Form tab of this website).
• Students are required to conform to prescribed grooming standards and the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• State law prohibits convicted felons from participating in this program.  Other arrest/convictions may also prohibit enrollment.  (Contact Staff with any specific questions or concerns)

Students need not purchase any weapons, batons, handcuffs, or other items of police-related equipment. These items will be furnished by the training program.

Contact Information:

David Do, Coordinator
(310) 660-3593 x6498
policeacademy@elcamino.edu