Jail Academy Details
Why enroll in Jail Officer Academy?
- Solid earning potential 鈥� Median annual salary of $47,470 (salary.com)
- Short program 鈥� only 1 class to complete your DOJ training
- Job satisfaction - serve your community by keeping residents safe
Course Information:
This 200-hour Department of Justice course presents the learner with the necessary training to become certified as a jail officer in the state of Wisconsin.
Our Next Offerings:
Full-Time: January 21-February 24, 2025
Final date to submit completed packet: December 13, 2024
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Full-Time: May 23-June 27, 2025
Final date to submit completed packet: April 25, 2025
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Full-Time: September 3-October 7, 2025
Final date to submit completed packet: August 8, 2025
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Are you a self-sponsored applicant?
What are the requirements to apply?
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Criminal Background Check
- Proof of United States Citizenship with original birth certificate or other document approved by the Department of Justice
- 18 years of age
Self-sponsored applicants will receive the Jail Academy application packet upon request. Please return all application materials as indicated in the packet.
Are you a sponsored applicant?
All sponsored students must have their agency representative contact publicsafety@nwtc.edu via email to request a spot in the class.
Questions?
For other inquiries contact 1-920-498-5423 or publicsafety@nwtc.edu