Jail Officer

Certificate

Program number: 905042CERT

Overview

Overview

The Jail Officer Academy at Madison College prepares you for an entry-level position as a correctional officer. Admission is limited to sworn officers who have been assigned by their department and pre-service students who meet all of the requirements.

Submissions for agency-sponsored recruits must be in at least 30 days prior to the start of the Jail Officer Academy. As a pre-service applicant you should follow the deadlines listed on the Admissions tab. For sworn recruit enrollment information, contact Kris Rauls at (608) 245-5888 or krauls@madisoncollege.edu.

Program Details

Students in the Jail Officer Academy must attend full-time.

Class hours during the four-week (160 hour) academy are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Department of Justice requires you attend 100 percent of the training unless excused by the academy director. Excused absences are extremely limited and will only be granted under certain circumstances.

Academy classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Admission

Admission

May 26, 2020 to June 26, 2020 (applications due March 1 – May 1, 2020)

Early applications are not accepted.

Students seeking admission to the Jail Officer Certification must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete the Wisconsin Department of Justice Application for Enrollment-Jail Officer Training (DJ-LE-327)
  • Complete a criminal history records check
  • Complete a satisfactory oral interview
  • Not have a suspended or revoked driver's license

Students accepted into the Jail Officer Certification Course must undergo a physical assessment by a Wisconsin licensed physician.

How to apply to academy as pre-service candidate:


Please read the entire process below.

Part ONE: Documentation

Download and complete:

 Obtain:

Mail documents to:

Madison College Law Enforcement Academy
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704

* Late or incomplete applications are not considered for further entry into the academy.

Part TWO: Interview

If your application passes review:

You will be notified of your interview date. It will be within 75 days of the start of the academy.

Part Three: Conditional Acceptance

Based on the results of your interview, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter into the academy as a pre-service recruit and directions for medical assessment DJLE-332, fingerprinting and a criminal background check.

Part Four: Final Acceptance

If you pass the Department of Justice background check, you will receive the Jail Officer Academy training schedule, uniform requirements, policies, and orientation information.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

  • Estimated Program Cost
    # of Credits for Completion
    4
    Tuition
    $546.00
    Materials/Supplemental Costs
    $120.96
    Other Costs
    $0.00
    Total Estimated Program Costs:
    (book costs not included)
    $666.96