To begin your application process, submit an interest form by clicking on the desired button below.
The Law Enforcement Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
North Far North Regional Consortium - Steering Success: SKID CAR Training Accelerates Critical Law Enforcement Skill at COS
Enjoy Magazine - Well Trained
According to California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, every Peace Officer must be:
College of the Siskiyous currently offers an Intensive Modular Law Enforcement Academy which consists of the following classes:
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III | 177 |
| ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II | 208 |
| ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I | 548 |
Cadets must complete the Law Enforcement Academy Modules in the following order – III, II, and I. Completing all three modules fulfills the minimum training requirements for employment in the State of California as a fulltime Peace Officer.
Each academy class is limited to forty cadets and applications will be accepted in order of their receipt. Applicants must:
The first step to Academy entrance is successful completion of the PELLETB (POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery). The PELLETB is a multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank written examination designed to measure reading and writing ability.
Test results are good for one year. You may take the test as many times as needed to obtain a passing score.
To schedule an appointment, please email the Law Enforcement Academy: policeacademy@siskiyous.edu
To see a practice exam, please visit: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf
In addition to the PELLETB, you will be required to perform the following:
| Course | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III | 1/2 | 2/7 |
| ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II | 2/10 | 3/21 |
| ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I | 3/24 | 6/20 |
| Course | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 2014 – Regular Basic Course Module III | 6/30 | 8/1 |
| ADJ 2516 – Regular Basic Course Module II | 8/4 | 9/12 |
| ADJ 2517 – Regular Basic Course Module I | 9/15 | 12/12 |
We offer the PELLETB test once every 5 weeks on Saturdays at 9:00 am, immediately followed by the Physical Assessment and we are usually finished by 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm. To find a test date that works for you, please contact Academy Staff by email at policeacademy@siskiyous.edu or by phone at (530) 938-5990.
| Item | Module 3 Cost | Module 2 Cost | Module 1 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $1,476 | $924 | $1,194 |
| Registration (enrollment fee)
43 semester units ($46/unit) CALIFORNIA RESIDENT |
$414 (9 units) | $552 (12 units) | $1,012 (22 units) |
| Health Fee | $20* | $20* | $20* |
| Misc. Student Fees | $12* | $12* | $12* |
| On-Campus Parking | Free | Free | Free |
| POST Student Workbooks POST Student Workbooks can be viewed and downloaded at the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training website. Cadets can use their own laptop or tablet or they can use the academy laptop they will be assigned. |
Free | Free | Free |
| Vehicle and Penal Codes Vehicle and Penal Code books are available for use in the classroom. |
Free | Free | Free |
| Uniforms | $500 (Approximately) |
N/A | N/A |
| Physical Training Clothing Physical Training Clothing will be purchased online through a link to Sportsman’s Den, which is provided in the Uniforms Specifications. *PT Safety Equipment only in MOD 2 |
$230 (Approximately) |
20* | N/A |
| Firearm Firearms are provided for use during the academy and are property of the academy. Cadets are not required to purchase their own. |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ammunition Material Fee Includes all handgun ammunition, and range fees. *MOD 2 includes shotgun ammunition |
$175 | $320* | $150 |
| CPR Certification Includes books and certificates |
$125 | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Expenses There are approximately 35 days of off-site training throughout the academy creating additional fuel and meal cost for cadets. There are roughly 900 miles of travel to and from off-site training locations for Range and EVOC. |
Varies based on current fuel prices | Varies based on current fuel prices | Varies based on current fuel prices |
*The Academy runs through the course of two terms. The Health Fee and Misc. Student fees occur twice, as fees are charged per term.
Louis Mero
Email: lmero@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5599
Sgt. Hoyt Bradley
Email: hbradley@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5970
Madolyn Jackson
Email: mjackson17@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5990
mySiskiyous
Athletics