720-Hour Academy Basic Recruit Training
CLASS #102
POLICE-380 THROUGH POLICE-390
720–HOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC TRAINING ACADEMY
Fall 2021 (FA2022) – August 11 through December 17
APPLICATION PROCESS – DEADLINE FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021
ENTRANCE PRT (PHYSICAL READINESS TEST) – MAY 9
Pre-service candidates who successfully complete this training are deemed “certifiable” for a position in law enforcement by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board for a period of three years.
Training will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the MATC Oak Creek Campus located at 6665 S Howell Ave. Some evening sessions required.
The approximate cost for this training is $4,700.00. Estimate includes fees that must be paid separately: registration, background checks, uniform, books, equipment, and scenario evaluation. If using GI/Veteran benefits, contact the Veterans Office at 414-297-6394 for more information.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Submit copy (front and back sides) of valid WI Driver’s License (or one recognized by the WI DOT)
- Submit copy or official sealed High School Diploma/GED Transcript
- Submit official sealed College Transcript(s) showing completion of 60+ credits from fully accredited college(s) (unofficial accepted if in progress but credits must be completed before Academystart date); submit to address on the bottom of the flyer
- Submit State Application for PreparatoryTraining Enrollment (DJ-LE-327) including written responses to three essay questions (section six) https://wilenet.widoj.gov/training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity
- Submit $7.00 with Criminal History Background Check form http://ecampus.matc.edu/policetraining/Library/CIB-DMV.pdf (must be free of convictions that would prohibit possession of a firearm). If applying in person, take payment and form directly to MATC Campus Cashier first
- Submit Medical Assessment Form (DJ-LE-332) https://wilenet.widoj.gov/training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity signed by physician/PA, allowing participation in vigorous physical activity before participating and passing mandated Training and Standards Physical Readiness Test (PRT) prior to the interview
- Please review a PRT video at the following link: Wisconsin LESB Physical Readiness Test – YouTube and be physically prepared to complete a Physical Readiness Test
- Successfully complete an oral interview before a panel of law enforcement professionals; the top applicants will be offered a position in the training class
APPLICATION DEADLINE & SUBMITTAL (YOU CAN SUBMIT THROUGH EMAIL):
Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, we will accept applications and required documents as listed above as email attachments to Debbie Pluskota at pluskotd@matc.edu before May 7, 2021. To drop application/required documents in person, call 414-571-4706 to schedule: Oak Creek Campus – 6665 S. Howell Ave. Oak Creek, WI 53154 (Room B115). If you have any questions, contact the MATC Protective Services office at 414-571-4706.