Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy (OPOTA)

Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic
Peace Officer Academy* (600 hours)

Recent worldwide events have emphasized the need for more trained public safety professionals. On the home front, Greater Cleveland will have to fill over 1,100 protective services positions annually through 2014. The Polaris Natural Resources/Ranger/Basic Peace Officer Academy prepares candidates for police and natural resource law enforcement officer positions and other careers that require peace officer training. This 600-hour course is conducted under the auspices of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. The instruction will be provided by those who have experience and expertise in the field of law enforcement, natural resources, and parks and recreation.

College Credit

Students can earn techncial credits toward an Associate of Technical Studies Degree in Park Ranger Policing at Cuyahoga Community College. In addition, credits may be obtained through Ashland University and Chancellor University toward a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice; and through Hocking College towards an associate degree in applied science in police science.

The Academy Training includes:

Administration
Legal
Human Resources
Firearms
Driving
Subject Control
First Aid
Patrol
Civil Disorders
Investigation
Physical Conditioning
Aerosol Defense Spray
Expandable Baton

As an all-inclusive Academy, the following are provided for use during the program:

· Gun Belt

· Holster

· Handgun

· Shotgun

· Ammunition

· Handcuffs

· Duty bag

· Notebooks

· Gym Uniforms

· Polo Shirt

· Textbooks

· Expandable Baton

· Aerosol Defenense Spray

· Winter jacket

· Baseball Cap

· Winter Hat

Applicants must be 21 years old by the completion of the course, have a valid driver’s license and must submit to fingerprinting, a background check and a medical examination. All state and federal guidelines dictating the carrying of a firearm and minimum physical fitness standards set by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission will be followed.

Commissioned and open enrollment applicants will be accepted.

Natural Resources/Ranger/ Basic Peace Officer Academy Registration Procedures:

Attend mandatory meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2010 (students will be contacted prior to this date with the location for fingerprinting).

Successfully complete a physical fitness assessment (date to be determined); any student not passing the physical fitness assessment will be refunded in full.

Schedule/Tuition:

Monday – Thursday & Saturday

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (M - Th) & 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat.)

September 13, 2010 – April, 2011

(exact completion date determined by enrollment and weather; some Sundays may be required)

Tuition Fee $4,195

Tuition includes uniforms, textbooks and supplies listed above.

*Pell Grant eligible program.

Call (440) 891-7600 to begin the registration process.