Programs

Program Overview

Basic Police Academy

Tri-C’s Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certified program is designed for individuals seeking employment as a police officer in the State of Ohio. This 605-hour academy is also open to individuals who have been sworn-in with a department and need to complete their peace officer basic training. 

Upon Completion

• Each successful candidate earns 24 credit hours applicable to an associate’s degree

Academies

• Full-Time Day Academy
  (Monday-Friday)
• Part-Time Evening/Weekend Academy
  (Monday-Thursday, and every Saturday)

Certifications

• HAZ-MAT Operations Level
• Taser Operator
• Active Shooter Training
• First Aid/CPR
  
  Financial Aid Accepted*

Private Security Academy

Tri-C’s Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, certified program, Private Security Academy, is designed for individuals either currently employed or seeking employment in commercial/retail loss prevention, assets protection, private security or other private security functions. This paramilitary structured academy can include firearms training and will include: homeland security certifications, taser operation certification, and first aid/CPR certifications. The academy can be taken with a firearms option.

Upon Completion

• Each successful candidate earns 12 credit hours applicable to an associate’s degree

Academies

• Full-Time Day Academy
• Part-Time Evening Academy
• Weekend Academy

Certifications

• Homeland Security
• Taser Operation
• First Aid/CPR
• Optional Firearms Training
  
  Financial Aid Accepted*

Fire Academy

Tri-C’s Department of Public Safety certified program, Fire Academy, is designed for individuals seeking employment as a firefighter in the State of Ohio. The program offers 260 hours of training.

Upon Completion

• Each successful candidate earns 13 credit hours applicable to an associate’s degree  

Academies

• Full-Time Day Academy
• Part-Time Evening Academy
• Weekend Academy

Certifications

• HAZ-MAT Awareness and Operations Level
• Emergency Vehicle Driving
• CPR
• ProBoard National Certification