Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in corrections that will prepare them for an entry-level position within the field.
Description: This program is an introduction to correctional operations: ethics and professionalism, communication, custody and control, conflict and crisis management, problem solving, officer integrity, hostage survival, riot control measures, defensive tactics, CPR/AED for first responders, medical and mental health issues, and field experience. Applicants must meet program acceptance requirements
Competencies to be achieved:
DET 160 Detention Officer Training Academy 1: Introduction to correctional operations as well as an overview of ethics and professionalism, communication, custody and control, conflict and crisis management, and medical and mental health issues. (10 credits)
DET 260 Detention Officer Training Academy 2: Academy 2 provides correctional operations training in ethics and professionalism, problem solving, officer integrity, hostage survival, riot control measures, defensive tactics, CPR/AED for first responders, and field experience. (6 credits)
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
La Paz County: $ 4257.00
Arizona State, Outside La Paz County: $8757.00
Tuition and Fees below are effective Summer 2024
- Tuition: $1552.00
- Technology Fee: $80.00 ($5 per credit hour)
- DET 160 Fee: $2125.00
- Fee includes: uniforms, books, lab supplies, training supplies, program fee
- DET 260 Fee: $500.00
- **Room and Board for out of county residents ONLY: $4500.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
- Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (most recent version, ISBN changes yearly)
- American Heart CPR BLS Manual (most recent version, current ISBN: 9781616694104)
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Current History and Physical Exam
Current Drug Screen Fingerprint Clearance Card Personal History Statement
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Alfonso Zavala
Email: alfonso.zavala@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-317-7591
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Detention%2520Officer%2520Training.pdf
G. Additional information:
- Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: See hiring agency or DOTA Coordinator for more details.
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
- Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: N/A
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Associate of Arts, Advanced Detention Officer Training Academy Certificate
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, graduates will be trained as Detention Officers and may be hired by any of the 141 law enforcement agencies in Arizona.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 30/32 94% (includes May 2022-December 2023)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Arizona Western College - La Paz County
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1109 S Geronimo Ave, Parker, Arizona
Local WIB
11 - ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave and La Paz Counties
Name of Credential
Detention Officer Training Academy Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$1,552.00 AZ Tuition: $1410.00
Other Fees
$80.00 Technology fee $5 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,052.00 Arizona State, outside La Paz County (includes room and board for out of county Arizona residents)
Registration Fee
$2,625.00 DET 160 Fee: $2125 DET 260 Fee: $500 Covers uniforms, books, lab supplies, training supplies, program fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,257.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$8,757.00
