冈本视频

Requirements for Program Entry

• Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
• An official high school transcript, or equivalent, showing proof of graduation. (For a list of equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.) If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
• 40 college credits at an associate's degree level or higher, or current employment with a sponsoring law enforcement agency as a law enforcement officer.
• Student packet (packets are emailed every Thursday) which includes forms and requirements as designated by the Department of Justice. Includes background check and fingerprinting at the student's expense.
• Valid driver’s license and eligible to drive college vehicles under the college’s insurance carrier.
• Students who apply to this program must be a United States citizen in accordance with the Department of Justice.
• Successful completion of the DOJ Physical Readiness Test completed within 180 days of the Academy start date. 冈本视频 does host this test on a limited basis. Students must also pass another DOJ Physical Readiness test at the completion of the program to obtain their certifiability status. A list of fitness test events and minimum passing scores for the pre and post test can be found via the Physical Readiness Testing link on the right side of this page.
• Currently employed officers must complete the 冈本视频 application and provide contact information for their agency training officer. For further details on the application process for employed officers, contact the 冈本视频 Public Safety Department at (920) 498-5423.
• Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with 冈本视频 Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.  For further details on the application process for employed officers, contact the 冈本视频 Public Safety Department at (920) 498-5423.

Program Availability

A waitlist often forms for this program. Learn more about program waitlists.

Employment Potential

Law Enforcement Officer

• DNR Officer
• State Trooper
• Private Investigator
• Military Law Enforcement Officer
• Security Officer

Employment opportunities with additional education

• Police or Sheriff Administrator
• Specialized Units (K-9 SWAT, etc)
• State Agent
• Federal Agent
• Jail/Correctional Officer

Note

• Students must provide a personal email address in their online college application. This email address is where the Academy application packet will be sent.
• Regardless of prior college credit, all courses must be completed to obtain certifiability with the Law Enforcement Standards Board of the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
• This program is Financial Aid eligible. Veterans’ Benefits may be used to cover material and program fees. A payment plan is also available.
• The credits earned through successful completion of this program do not count toward the 60-credit requirement imposed by Wisconsin Administrative Code Section LES 2.01(1)(e) for employed officers. However, academy credits may be applied toward an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice to partially satisfy the college credit requirement.

Industry Credentials

Students who successfully complete this program will receive law enforcement officer certifiability status in the state of Wisconsin.