Golden West College Criminal Justice Training Center [CJTC]

more information about: (AOT - CPT) Short term Courses For more detailed descriptions of the courses please consult the GWC college catalog. For specific and additional information on P.O.S.T. certified classes, please visit the P.O.S.T. website: www.post.ca.gov Short-Term Courses - Spring 2008 Download a PDF Version of the Short Term Courses List Police Academy Orientation, Police Academy, Regular Basic Course CJ 054 2 units This course is designed to familiarize the student with the police academy training program. This course may be taken 4 times. Credit/no credit only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Orientation RBC 135 - January 2 – 27, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Orientation RBC 136 - May 5 - 25, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Orientation RBC 137 - September 2 – 27, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Please note: Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8374 or email bmosley@gwc.cccd.edu Police Academy - Regular Basic Course (RBC) CJ 064 23 units POST certified This course provides the fundamentals of basic police training in compliance with the minimum standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The training includes community based policing concepts, techniques, and observation of application. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 054AD(see above) RBC 135 - February 11, 2008 – July 25, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. RBC 136 - June 9, 2008 – November 21, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. RBC 137 - October 6, 2008 – March 21, 2009 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8374 or email bmosley@gwc.cccd.edu Civilian Supervisory Course 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides state mandated, formalized basic supervisory training for any "non-sworn" supervisor in a law enforcement agency or equivalent. Contact Julie (Uyen) Nguyen at: 714 895- 8372 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu • March 10 – 21, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Communications Training Officer (CTO) 40 Hours - POST Certified This course provides state mandated instruction in basic training skills applicable to the Communications Training Officer in a law enforcement agency or equivalent. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu • April 7 – 11, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CPOA- Leadership Development for Law Enforcement 40 Hours This course provides leadership principles for career advancement in a law enforcement environment. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Meets once a month. Contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu • Orientation: Wednesday January 23, 2008 8:00-10:00 a.m. • Meets: February 13, March 12, April 2, April 23, May 14, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • FALL 2008 Program: Orientation will be in August 2008. Dispatcher, Update 24 Hours - POST Certified This course provides in-service training for public safety dispatchers or equivalent. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch Certificate. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu • May 21 - 23, 2008 Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Instructor Development (Basic Course Instructor) 40 Hours – POST Certified This course provides training for Subject Matter Specialist for Basic Course curriculum and other POST certified courses. Presented in conjunction with POST. Contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu • Dates TBA. Investigation & Trial Prep 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides advanced training for investigators working for the District Attorney's office or equivalent. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu - March 17 – 28, 2008 Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PC 832 Laws of Arrest & Firearms 72 Hours - POST Certified This course provides the training required by PC 832 for peace officers. Section 1: Laws of Arrest (48 Hours) Satisfies the curriculum standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as required by California Penal Code Section 832. See GWC catalog for specifics. For Section 1, please register through the GWC Admission’s office. • Mar 29, Mar 30, Apr 5, Apr 6, Apr 12, Apr 13, 2008 Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Section 2: Firearms (24 Hours) Satisfies the curriculum standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as required by California Penal Code Section 832. See GWC catalog for specifics. Important: Firearms Portion has enrollment requirements: Participants must have a Department of Justice clearance letter (or equivalent) on file with the CJTC office before registering for this class. Participant must meet specific physical requirements for firearms range qualification. Students are responsible for payment of firearms range and ammunition fees. • April 19 (Lecture), April 26 - 27, 2008 (Range) Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Note: Sections may be taken separately, but students who want a full P.C. 832 P.O.S.T. certificate must complete and pass both sections. For more detailed information, please contact Julie (Uyen) Nguyen at (714) 895-8372 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu Pre-Academy Physical Fitness See Spring 2008 GWC semester schedule (Criminal Justice) for detailed information. Register through Admission’s Office. January 8 – February 23, 2008 Tue/Thu 6:00 -7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. April 8 – May 17, 2008 Tue/Thu 6:00 -7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. June 16 – July 27, 2008 Tue/Thu 6:00 -7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Public Safety Dispatcher Course 120 Hours - POST Certified This course provides specialized training in basic communication functions as they relate to the objectives of a public safety/dispatch office as well as basic emergency/non-emergency law enforcement telecommunications skills. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu For participants with current or prior experience in a professional dispatch environment: February 19 (Tue) – Feb 23 (Sat), 2008 (first week) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February 25 – March 7, 2008 Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note: The starting date for this class is TUESDAY, February 19 and will also meet on SATURDAY February 23 the first week but will meet Mon-Fri the following two weeks. For this class, please contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu For participants with no prior experience: • January 28 – May 14, 2008 Mon & Wed 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For this particular section of the dispatch class, please register through the GWC Admissions Office. See Spring 2008 GWC semester schedule (Criminal Justice) for further information Sergeants’ Supervisory Course 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides advanced training in supervision as it relates to law enforcement or its equivalent. Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate. Contact Julie (Uyen) Nguyen at (714) 895-8372 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu - January 28 – February 9, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - June 16 - 27, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Specialized Investigator's Basic Course (SIBC) Prerequisites: Criminal Justice G053AD Orientation, Special Investigators’ Basic Course CJ 053 2 units This course is designed to familiarize the student with the Special Investigators’ Basic Course. This course may be taken 4 times. Credit/no credit only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. - January 2 – 27, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies • May 5 - 31, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies • September 2 – 27, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Specialized Investigator's Basic Course (SIBC) CJ 090 15 units POST certified Basic knowledge and skills in compliance with minimum standards to meet requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for persons serving as Specialized Investigators in the State of California. Includes both physical and academic standards for successful completion. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 053AD (see above) or current employment as a Specialized Investigator in a California law enforcement agency - February 19, 2008 – June 14, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - August 18, 2008 – December 12, 2008 Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8374 or email bmosley@gwc.cccd.edu

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