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.

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.