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Certificate of Achievement in Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/State Parks Emphasis

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Total Units: 53.5

Term 1

53.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AJLE-130: State Parks Academy	43	Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the #California Department of Parks and Recreation; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate. The Academy seats 40 students. Usually, 30 or more are sponsored by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Admission is based on application only – requiring a minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam , completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a Counselor for Educational Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. this is a 33 week Academy that typically meets October to May. #employment with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a minimum of 60 semester units of study at a state accredited college or university, including a minimum of 21 semester units of coursework that includes Natural Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language and humanities. A degree in Park Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, or related fields is desirable.
Prerequisite(s): Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the California Department of Parks and Recreation or as a peace officer trainee by a California law enforcement agency; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate; AND must pass Peace Officer Standards and Training Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) exam with a score of 42 or higher; AND must pass Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test, a 1.5 mile run which must be completed in 15 minutes or less, and no more than 3 months prior to the first day of the academy; AND Must complete Butte College Law Enforcement Academy orientation; AND must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license with no current or recent suspensions; AND must provide a Department of Justice clearance within 90 days prior to the start of the academy which confirms the applicant has no felony or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit possession of a firearm; AND must provide proof of completion of a medical suitability examination. Corequisite(s): AJLE 100, AJLE 131, AJLE 132, AJLE 133 Unit(s): 43.00 Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 561.00 hours Lecture / 512.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 1073.00 This course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer with an emphasis on the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains (LDs) ranging from academic subjects in criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills in defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to meet a prerequisite for employment as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after field training and one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency.
	AJLE-100: Law Academy Physical Training	2	Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the #California Department of Parks and Recreation; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate. The Academy seats 40 students. Usually, 30 or more are sponsored by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Admission is based on application only – requiring a minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam , completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a Counselor for Educational Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. this is a 33 week Academy that typically meets October to May. #employment with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a minimum of 60 semester units of study at a state accredited college or university, including a minimum of 21 semester units of coursework that includes Natural Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language and humanities. A degree in Park Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, or related fields is desirable.
Corequisite(s): AJLE 130, AJLE 140 or AJLE 141 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 11.00 hours Lecture / 73.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 84.00 This course conforms to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Academy requirements for Learning Domain #32, Lifetime Fitness. The course provides an overview of physical fitness for a healthy lifestyle for peace officers. Topics include proper nutrition, common health problems, causes of stress, stress management and physical conditioning.
	AJLE-131: Parks Basic Interpretation	4.5	Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the #California Department of Parks and Recreation; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate. The Academy seats 40 students. Usually, 30 or more are sponsored by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Admission is based on application only – requiring a minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam , completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a Counselor for Educational Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. this is a 33 week Academy that typically meets October to May. #employment with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a minimum of 60 semester units of study at a state accredited college or university, including a minimum of 21 semester units of coursework that includes Natural Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language and humanities. A degree in Park Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, or related fields is desirable.
Unit(s): 4.50 Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 64.00 hours Lecture / 56.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 120.00 This course is intended to prepare the student for employment in positions with an emphasis on interpretation in parks, but a primary emphasis as California State Parks Peace Officers. Modules addressed include communication, purpose and value, planning, programs, talks, walks, evaluations, professionalism and more. Students will learn presentation skills, leadership development and administrative processes related to advancement into State Parks Peace Officer positions.
	AJLE-132: Parks EMR	3.5	Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the #California Department of Parks and Recreation; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate. The Academy seats 40 students. Usually, 30 or more are sponsored by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Admission is based on application only – requiring a minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam , completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a Counselor for Educational Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. this is a 33 week Academy that typically meets October to May. #employment with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a minimum of 60 semester units of study at a state accredited college or university, including a minimum of 21 semester units of coursework that includes Natural Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language and humanities. A degree in Park Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, or related fields is desirable.
Unit(s): 3.50 Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 49.50 hours Lecture / 30.50 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 80.00 This course is designed to prepare public safety professionals, State Parks Peace Officers in particular, to serve in roles which include collateral responsibility as Emergency Medical Responders. The course meets the requirements for learning needs, learning objectives and hourly requirements of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for Learning Domain 34, First Aid and CPR (Title 11, Division 2. Section 1005 of the California Code of Regulations); and the requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5 of the California Code of Regulations regarding First Aid and CPR Standards and Training for Public Safety Personnel.
	AJLE-133: Patrol Rifle	0.5	Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the #California Department of Parks and Recreation; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate. The Academy seats 40 students. Usually, 30 or more are sponsored by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Admission is based on application only – requiring a minimum score of 42 on the POST Entry-Level exam , completing a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes or less, and other special requirements. No misdemeanor or felony convictions which would prohibit you from possessing a firearm. Possess a valid unrestricted Driver License, without current or recent suspensions. many cadets already possess associates or bachelors degrees. In these cases, please submit official transcripts and see a Counselor for Educational Planning to finish the associates degree at Butte. this is a 33 week Academy that typically meets October to May. #employment with the Department of Parks and Recreation requires a minimum of 60 semester units of study at a state accredited college or university, including a minimum of 21 semester units of coursework that includes Natural Science, Social Science, Mathematics, Language and humanities. A degree in Park Administration, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, or related fields is desirable.
Prerequisite(s): Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to legally possess long and short barreled rifles and shotguns as described in California Penal Code 17090, 17170, 17180 and 17190 Unit(s): 0.50 Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 9.00 hours Lecture / 15.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 24.00 Successful completion of this course will allow students to possess and use long or short barreled rifles or shotguns when acting pursuant to California Penal Code 33220(b). This course meets the requirements of POST training regulation 1005(i), and covers the current state of the law, use of force, safety issues, nomenclature, specifications, capabilities, firearm care, breakdown and cleaning, tactical considerations, skill development and qualification.