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Short Term Courses


Courses within this program are for currently employed law enforcement personnel. Some of the courses in this program are P.O.S.T. mandated in-service Advanced Officer Training (AOT), or Continued Professional Training (CPT) and may be assignment specific or for general career growth.

Students in this program have the opportunity to:

  • Satisfy P.O.S.T. skills and knowledge mandates.
  • Meet P.O.S.T. mandated training requirements relative to certain assignments or promotions.
  • Prepare for specialized job assignments.
  • Prepare for promotional opportunities.

Collectively the courses in these three programs validate the mission of the college. They not only provide educational opportunities for new college students but pre-service and in-service students alike. Meeting student needs for career placement, development, and advancement.

In these programs the department performs a valuable service for the student as well as the community. Over the years, the Criminal Justice Training Center has maintained a reputation for excellence in instruction and in meeting the needs of its students as well as the Law Enforcement community, which make up its constituency.

Spring – Summer – Fall

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

For general information about the Criminal Justice Programs please email: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu 

PC 832 - LAWS OF ARREST COURSE - POST CERTIFIED
CJ 172 - 2 Units (30 lecture hours; 10 lab hours)  

Dates:

  • December 4-8, 2023, CRN: 27818, RCJTC Room 227
  • January 8-12, 2024, CRN 1865, RCJTC Room 227
  • January 22-26, 2024, CRN 41890, RCJTC Room 227
  • February 5-9, 2024, CRN 41895, RCJTC Room 227
  • March 11-15, 2024, CRN 41923, RCJTC Room 227
  • April 15-19, 2024, CRN 41957, RCJTC Room 227
  • May 13-17, 2024, CRN 43240, RCJTC Room 227

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POST ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATION COURSE (40 hours)

  • March 11-15, 2024, RCJTC Room 227
  • May 6-10, 2024, RCJTC Room 227

For further information please contact Phuong Phan: pphan@cccd.edu

CIVILIAN SUPERVISORY, Law Enforcement CJ G046 Course:

  • November 27 – December 8, 2023, CRN 28139, RCJTC Room 229

Restricted enrollment. For further information or a flyer please contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

COMMUNICATION TRAINING OFFICER (CTO) CJ G080 Course:

  • January 30 – February 3, 2024, CRN 42677, LIVEONLINE Course

Restricted enrollment. For further information or a flyer please contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

DISPATCH SUPERVISOR*

* Pre-requisite: Participants must be currently employed as a Dispatch Supervisor in a professional dispatch environment

Restricted enrollment. For information and flyer contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

DISPATCHER – Public Safety Dispatcher Course (911 Operator)

  • Public Safety Dispatcher Basic G078, CJ CRN 41691, April 15 – May 10, 2024, LIVEONLINE
  • Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Ext. CJ G079, CRN 41692, January 30 – May 16, 2024, LIVEONLINE

For information and flyer contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

  • Spring 2024 – February 21 – May 1, 2024, CRN 43745, RCJTC Room 229

For further information please contact Phuong Phan: pphan@cccd.edu

POLICE ACADEMY - Regular Basic Course (RBC)

  • January 13 – June 27, 2024, CRN 41971, RCJTC Room 146

Pre-requisite: Criminal Justice CJ G054AD (Orientation/Police Academy)

Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course before they can register for the Police Academy class.

Enrollment restrictions as per pre-requisite

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POLICE ACADEMY- ORIENTATION (not POST certified)

Offered Spring and Fall

No enrollment restrictions

Note: This class is a prerequisite to attend the POLICE ACADEMY.

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POST SUPERVISORY COURSE (SERGEANTS’)

  • February 26 – March 8, 2024, CRN 43743, RCJTC Room 231
  • April 15-26, 2024, CRN 43744, RCJTC Room 229

For further information please contact John P. Wolfe: jwolfe7@cccd.edu

SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATORS BASIC COURSE (SIBC)

  • February 10 – June 7, 2024 – Must be cleared by Center Coordinator to attend.

Restricted enrollment. Please contact John P. Wolfe: jwolfe7@cccd.edu

SWAT – Special Weapons and Tactics Course PRE-REQUISITE*

  • March 5 – 16, 2024, CRN 41889, RCJTC Room 233

Restricted enrollment. For further information please contact Phuong Phan: pphan@cccd.edu

*Pre-requisite: a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and assignment to an agency's SWAT unit. There is also a mandatory Physical Fitness assessment conducted the first day of class

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