Program Details
Jail Academy, 200-Hour
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
In the 200-Hour Jail Academy you will learn:
Key concepts and requirements underlying county jail operations and an introduction to the role of the jail officer as a corrections professional.
Issues covered include the purposes and goals for county jails, and the role of state and national standards for jail operations.
The professional responsibilities of a jail officer.
This course also features an overview of the curriculum and premises of the basic jail officer training course. This 5-week course is open to both pre-service and hired jail officers and is offered one time per year during the summer.
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Minimum Qualifications for Pre-Service Applicants
Complete form DJ-LE-310, Student Authorization for Release of Information
Pre-Service students complete DJ-LE-327 Student application for enrollment.
Sign the Jail Officer Code of Ethics.
Pre-Service students complete an oral interview with a panel of criminal justice executives and teaching or counseling staff affiliated with the academy.
Undergo a criminal history records check.
Undergo a medical assessment.
Be at least 18 years of age, and complete form DJ-LE-322, Birth Certificate Verification, to provide verification of age.
Possess a general educational development diploma or be a high school graduate who has completed a secondary education program through a public school, private school, an equivalency diploma program, or home education program within the United States or its territories or a foreign country.
This program is offered
Deadline to apply is March 28, 2025.
For more information about "career pathways" visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/career-pathways
Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.
Academic Services offers in-person and virtual academic support. Flexible daytime and evening appointments are available. Staff members are happy to work outside these hours if their availability does not align with student needs.
Uniform fee depending on student preference. There is a minimum clothing requirement.
REFUND POLICY
Southwest Tech's tuition and fee refund policy is in accord with Wisconsin Technical College System and District Board policy guidelines. As a general rule, students are responsible for requesting any refund of tuition and/or fees paid to Southwest Tech. Refunds under $5 will not be processed. Adding or withdrawing from a course requires timely submission of appropriate paperwork to Student Services. Students can officially withdraw from a course upon notifying Student Services.
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