Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy


	Correctional Probation Officers

The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission requires basic recruit students to successfully complete a training program of 438 hours. Recruits are required to attend all scheduled training sessions, except for absences approved by the Academy Director. This course is comprised of eight (8) courses of instruction, which includes two (2) high liability areas (Defensive Tactics and Medical First Responder to Emergencies). Recruits must score at least an 80% on all written exams, as well as perform the required level of skills proficiency in the high liability areas. Defensive Tactics and Medical First Responder to Emergencies require 100% accuracy on skills taught during the training program.