WSU’s Law Enforcement Academy offers two separate training modules to prepare you for a career in law enforcement.
Module 1: For people interested in becoming a Special Functions Officer (SFO) or Basic Corrections Officer (BCO).
Module 2: For people interested in becoming a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO).
PREREQUISITE: SFO Certification
PREREQUISITE: SFO Certification
| Daytime Academy | Night Academy | Accelerated Academy* | ||
| Certification | Module 1 and 2 | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 1 and 2 |
| Program Length | 18 Weeks | 20 weeks | 20 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Days and Times | Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm | Mon-Thurs, 6-10pm & | Sat, 7am-2pm | Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm |
| Certifications | SFO, BCO, and LEO | SFO and BCO | LEO | SFO, BCO, and LEO |
| Cost | $4,850 | $1,750 | $3,100 | $3,050 |
| 2013 Schedule | Jan 14-May 24 & July 22-Dec 6 | April 15-Sept 21 & Oct 7-March 15,2014 | April 8-Sept 7 & Oct 14-Feb 22, 2014 | May 13-Aug 3 |
| *Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice | ||||
How do I get started?
- Review POST entrance requirements
- Must be over 21 before class begins
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have a High School diploma or GED
- Take the NPOST entrance test
- Test at Ogden or Layton campus – $30
- Study Guide available – $5
- Scores may take up to 3 weeks, so test early
- Prepare for the physical entrance test
- Review the PT Entrance & Exit Requirements
- PT entrance test is held the first week of class
- If you do not pass you may be dismissed
- Register online
- Registration opens 3 months before start date
- $150 non-refundable deposit
- Complete POST application & background packet
- After registration you will be mailed detailed info