Basic Jailer Academy 2023
The 200-Hour Jail Officer Academy trainee will learn key concepts and skills for jail operations and guidelines for protecting inmates. Wisconsin Department of Justice – Training and Standards Bureau curriculum meets certification requirements for corrections officers.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College in conjunction with the Milwaukee County House of Correction will be conducting the Wisconsin Basic Jailer Academy.
This training will be conducted at the following facility:
Milwaukee County House of Correction
8885 S 68th Street
Franklin, WI 53132
Four Class Opportunities in 2023
- Opportunity # 1: January 2nd to February 3rd, 2023
- Opportunity # 2: March 6th to April 7th, 2023
- Opportunity #3: May 9th to June 30th, 2023
- Opportunity #4: October 2nd to November 3rd, 2023
Requirements and Minimum Standards
Entrance requirements for Pre-Service students (non-agency employed):
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Possess a High School diploma, GED certificate, or HSED diploma.
- Undergo a criminal history records check.
- Complete an oral interview with a panel.
- Undergo a physical assessment.
Entrance requirements for agency employed students:
- The employing agency must provide a copy of the employee’s Training History Report.
- Complete form DJ-LE-310, Student Authorization for Release of Information.
Completion of the Jail Officer
This 200-hour Basic Training course meets State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board requirements for certification.
- Employed candidates become certified upon presentation of their academy transcripts to the Standards Board and upon board approval.
- Candidates seeking employment (Pre-Service) have two (2) years from completion of the course to secure a Jail Officer position in order to become certified.
To Apply:
Contact Patrick Martin at martinpd@matc.edu or call 414-571-4590.