Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Course Requirements

Special Function Officer (SFO)

Course Description:

A Special Function Officer (SFO) certification allows a person to work in a limited number of Special Function positions such as constables, auxiliary officers, bailiffs, reserve officers, and other special function officers, as approved by the department. The SFO Program consists of hours made up primarily of Criminal Code, Physical Fitness, Arrest Control and various other classes. SFO must be completed before LEO or Correctional training.

Certificate:

Certificate of Proficiency

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Ethics and Relations
• Introduction to Law
• Communications and Lifestyles
• Crimes and Laws
• Behavioral Management
• Defensive Tactics
• Patrol Standards
• Interviews, Interrogations, and Investigations
• Drug Recognition and Familiarization

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course that has a defined start and end date.

Course Length:

The estimated hours for this course is 238.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Technical College Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
5 p.m. -10 p.m. Monday – Thursday and occasional Fridays and Saturdays

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements: SFO must be completed before LEO or BCO

* 21 years of age
* POST Entrance Exam
* Pass Physical Training Standards
* Pass BCI Background Check
* Applicant must have a medical release performed and signed by a physician prior to entering the academy (form can be found at the following website listed under medical release:
http://www.utahpost.org/knowlegebase/applicant

* Must pass physical fitness training standards listed below once enrolled into the program
* Vertical Jump – 14.5″
* Sit-Ups – 23 reps in one minute
* Push-Ups – 14 Reps (no time constraint)
* 1.5 Mile Run – 16.11 minutes

Basic Corrections Officer (BCO)

Course Description:

The Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) is the fastest growing job in the law enforcement field. If you become a corrections officer, your primary duty will be to guard and supervise prisoners confined to penal institutions. The basic role does not change from facility to facility, but your specific duties, will, depending on the size and type of institution. As a corrections officer, you might work in a small county or municipal jail where you will have a general range of duties, or you may work in a large state or federal prison with more specialized duties.

Special Function Officer (SFO) is a prerequisite for the Basic Corrections Officer (BCO). Cadets interested in the BCO program will need to provide a copy of an SFO certification and will be required to take the BCO Entrance exam.

Certificate:

Certificate of Proficiency

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Laws and Enforcement
• Communication
• Offender Management
• Correctional Defensive Tactics
• Practical Standards

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course that has a defined start and end date.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 152 hours

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Technical College Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
5 p.m. -10 p.m. Monday – Thursday and occasional Fridays and Saturdays

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to complete the Special Functions Officer (SPO) block of the POST program.

Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)

Course Description:

In addition to enforcing laws, police officers are primarily responsible for protecting lives and property. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to respond to calls, conduct traffic stops, issue citations, arrest suspects, investigate domestic issues, write detailed reports, patrol, give first aid to accident victims, and more. Highly qualified instructors provide professional experiences that bring the topics to life – taking students from the traditional classroom and providing real-world, hands-on training.

Most major law enforcement departments require completion of this training before consideration for employment. Enrollment is limited to those individuals who have successfully completed the Special Function Officer Training (SFO)

Competencies (skills you will learn):

• Introduction to Law Enforcement
• Communication
• Laws and Enforcement
• Defensive Tactics
• Patrol Standards
• Interviews, Interrogations, and Investigations
• Drug Recognition and Familiarization
• Firearm Safety and Training

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course that has a defined start and end date.

Course Length:

The estimated hours for this course is 310 hours.

Course Location & Schedule:

Tooele Tech Campus
88 South Tooele Blvd.
Tooele, Utah 84074

Tooele Technical College Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
5 p.m. -10 p.m. Monday – Thursday and occasional Fridays and Saturdays

Admission Requirements

Complete both SFO and BCO programs.