Golden West College Criminal Justice Training Center [CJTC]

more information about: Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 (AOT - CPT) Short term Courses For more detailed descriptions of the courses please consult the GWC college catalog. For specific and additional information on P.O.S.T. certified classes, please visit the California Peace Officers’ Standards and Training website: www.post.ca.gov Orientation, Police Academy, Regular Basic Course CJ 054 2 units over a 3 week period This course is designed to familiarize the student with the police academy training program and may be taken 4 times. Credit/no credit only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Orientation RBC 137 September 2 – 27, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Orientation RBC 138 Nov. 17 – Dec. 19, 2008 Weekend and Eve varies Please note: Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8368 or email Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu Police Academy - Regular Basic Course (RBC) CJ 064 23 units over a 24 week period POST certified This course provides the fundamentals of basic police training in compliance with the minimum standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The training includes community based policing concepts, techniques, and observation of application. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 054AD(see above) RBC 137 October 6, 2008 – March 21, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. RBC 138 January 12, 2009 – June 26, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8368 or email Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu Civilian Supervisory Course CJ G046 4 units 2 weeks POST certified 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides state mandated, formalized basic supervisory training for any "non-sworn" supervisor in a law enforcement agency or equivalent. Contact Michael Carrizo at: 714 895-8372 or email : mcarrizo@gwc.cccd.edu September 15 – 26, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 23 – April 3, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Communications Training Officer (CTO) CJ G080 2 units 1 week POST certified 40 Hours - POST Certified This course provides state mandated instruction in basic training skills applicable to the Communications Training Officer in a law enforcement agency or equivalent. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu November 17 – 21, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. April 6 – 10, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CPOA- Leadership Development for Law Enforcement CJ G096 3 units over 5 month -period 40 Hours This course provides leadership principles for career advancement in a law enforcement environment. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Meets once a month. Contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu Fall 2008 Program: Orientation: August 20, 2008 Wednesday 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Class meets Wednesdays from: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dates: Sept. 3, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Dec. 10, 2008 Spring 2009 Program: Orientation: January 21, 2009 Wednesday 8:00-10:00 a.m. Class meets Wednesdays from: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Dates: Feb 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 1, Apr. 29, May 13, 2009 Dispatcher, Update CJ G019 1.5 units 3 days POST certified 24 Hours - POST Certified This course provides in-service training for public safety dispatchers or equivalent. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch Certificate. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu Jan 27 – 29, 2009 Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Instructor Development (Basic Course Instructor) CJ G099 2.0 units over 5 week-period POST certified 40 Hours – POST Certified This course provides training for Subject Matter Specialist for Basic Course curriculum and other POST certified courses. Presented in conjunction with POST. Contact Suzanne Rosas at (714) 895-8925 or email: srosas@gwc.cccd.edu Investigation & Trial Prep CJ G096 4.0 units 2 weeks POST certified 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides advanced training for investigators working for the District Attorney's office or equivalent. Pre-requisite: P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu December 1 – 12, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parolee Contact CJ G022 1.5 units 3 days POST certified 24 Hours - POST Certified This class is designed to teach officers how to properly handle and deal with State Prison Parolees. Includes a tour to a state prison. Restricted Pre-requisite: Basic Course Certificate or equivalent. October 28 – 30, 2008 Tue – Thu 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PC 832 Laws of Arrest & Firearms CJ G071 and CJ G072 weekends POST certified 72 Hours - POST Certified This course provides the training required by PC 832 for peace officers. Section 1: Laws of Arrest (48 Hours) CJ G071 2.5 units weekends POST certified Satisfies the curriculum standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as required by California Penal Code Section 832. See GWC catalog for specifics. For Section 1, please register through the GWC Admission’s office. Sept 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2008 Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 28, Mar 1, 7, 8. 2009 Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Section 2: Firearms (24 Hours) CJ G072 1.0 units weekends POST certified Satisfies the curriculum standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) as required by California Penal Code Section 832. See GWC catalog for specifics. Important: Firearms Portion has enrollment requirements: Participants must have a Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance letter (or equivalent) on file with the CJTC office before being allowed to register for this class. You can pick up a LiveScan form in the CJ office, and the LiveScan can be performed on campus: 714-895-8708. There is a fee for this service. Participant must meet specific physical requirements for firearms range qualification. Students are responsible for payment of firearms range and ammunition fees. Sept. 27 (Lecture), & Oct 4-5, 2008 (Range) Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar. 14 (Lecture), & Mar. 21-22, 2009 (Range) Sat/Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Note: Sections may be taken separately, but students who want a full P.C. 832 P.O.S.T. certificate must complete and pass both sections. For more detailed information, please contact Michael Carrizo at (714) 895-8372 or email: mcarrizo@gwc.cccd.edu Pre-Academy Physical Fitness CJ G055 1.5 units 6 weeks POST certified See GWC semester schedule (Criminal Justice) for detailed information. Please register through the GWC Admission’s office. Sept. 16 – Oct 25, 2008 Tue/Thu 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Jan 13 – Feb 21, 2009 Tue/Thu 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Apr. 14 – May 16, 2009 Tue/Thu 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Sat 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Public Safety Dispatcher Courses CJ G078 and CJ G079 6.5 units POST certified 120 Hours - POST Certified This course provides specialized training in basic communication functions as they relate to the objectives of a public safety/dispatch office as well as basic emergency/non-emergency law enforcement telecommunications skills. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu For participants with current or prior experience in a professional dispatch environment: CJ G078 6.5 units 3 weeks POST certified Sept. 29 – Oct 17, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Feb. 22 – Mar 13, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For this class, please contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu *For participants with no prior* *experience:* CJ G079 6.5 units over a 16 week -period POST certified Aug. 25 – Dec 8, 2008 Mon & Wed 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Feb. 2 – May 20, 2009 Mon & Wed 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For this particular section, please register through the GWC Admissions Office. See GWC semester schedule (Criminal Justice) for further information. Reserve Coordinator Course CJ G091 1.0 units 3 days POST certified 24 Hours - POST Certified Addresses contemporary training needs of law enforcement reserve coordinators. Contact Michael Carrizo (714) 895-8372 or email: mcarrizo@gw.cccd.edu November 5 – 7, 2008 Wed – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sergeants’ Supervisory Course CJ G070 4.0 units 2 weeks POST certified 80 Hours - POST Certified This course provides advanced training in supervision as it relates to law enforcement or its equivalent. Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate. Contact Michael Carrizo (714) 895-8372 or email: mcarrizo@gw.cccd.edu Oct 27 – Nov 7, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Jan. 26 – Feb. 6, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Apr. 13 – 24, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Specialized Investigator's Basic Course (SIBC) Orientation, Special Investigators’ Basic Course CJ 053 2 units This course is designed to familiarize the student with the Special Investigators’ Basic Course. This course may be taken 4 times. Credit/no credit only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. see Police Academy Orientation for dates Specialized Investigator's Basic Course (SIBC) CJ 090 15 units over a 16 week-period POST certified Basic knowledge and skills in compliance with minimum standards to meet requirements established by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for persons serving as Specialized Investigators in the State of California. Includes both physical and academic standards for successful completion. Letter grade only. Not transferable, AA/AS degree only. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice 053AD (see above) or current employment as a Specialized Investigator in a California law enforcement agency August 18, 2008 – December 12, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February 2, 2009 – May 29, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For information please contact the academy office 714-895-8374 or email Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) CJ G092 4.0 units 2 weeks POST certified 80 Hours - POST Certified This course has several pre-requisites, including a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and assignment to an agency SWAT unit. See GWC catalog for detailed description. Contact Joyce Wofford at (714) 895-8370 or email: jwofford@gwc.cccd.edu November 10 – 21, 2008 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February 2 – 14, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 5 – 15, 2009 Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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