Basic Jailer Academy 2024

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.

Six Class Opportunities in 2024

• Opportunity # 1: January 8th to February 9th, 2024
• Opportunity # 2: March 4th to April 5th, 2024
• Opportunity #3: May 6th to June 7th, 2024
• Opportunity #4: August 19th to September 20th, 2024
• Opportunity #5: September 30th to November 1st, 2024
• Opportunity #6: November 11th to December 13th, 2024

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 Academy

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.