| ENTRY LEVEL MODULE 1
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS OFFICER (SFO) REQUIREMENTS
Section 53-6-203 Utah Code Annotated states that every applicant for
admission to the training programs conducted by a certified peace officers
training academy shall meet the following standards and requirements before
being admitted:
- United States Citizenship
- Minimum age of 21 years at the time of graduation from the
academy.
However, a student may enter the academy at the age of 20.
- Fingerprinting and search of local, state and national fingerprint files
to determine whether applicant has a criminal record; final certification to
be withheld until this search is completed.
- Shall not have been convicted of a crime for which applicant could have
been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary, or for which the
applicant could have been imprisoned in the penitentiary of this or any
other state. A waiting period is required if the applicant has been
convicted of an offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct,
physical violence, or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled
substance. If you have been convicted of domestic violence (where no plea in
abeyance has been issued) you are ineligible.
- Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence indicating equivalent
achievement.
- Good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
- Free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which
might adversely affect the performance of duty as a peace officer.
- Physical Training:
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- Academic Test: All applicants must pass the National Police Officer
Selection Test (NPOST) This test is divided into four sections. The
specific skills tested include: mathematics, reading comprehension, grammar
and report writing. A minimum score of 70% is required in each section. It
takes approximately Two Weeks for the applicant to receive the test results.
Please note: The applicant must pass the NPOST before starting the police academy.
A background clearance will be conducted by POST on each academy candidate. |
| MODULE 2
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CURRICULUM (LEO) REQUIREMENTS
Be currently certified as a
Corrections or Special Functions Officer or have completed a
certification course for Corrections, or Special Functions Officer
(Module 1 SFO/BCO) in the past four years.
Completion Requirements
- The student must pass several written examinations and demonstrate
proficiency in various practical exercises.
- Upon completion of these requirements, the student will be qualified
for peace officer certification in the State of Utah.
For Further Information
For information on all aspects
of the Law Enforcement Academy through Weber State University, please call or
e-mail:
Jack Rickards, Director
WSU Police Academy, Continuing Education
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah 84408-4015
(801) 626-7949
E-mail:
jackrickards@weber.edu
WSU Police Academy Office,
Continuing Education
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah 84408-4015
(801) 626-7564
E-mail:
policeacademy@weber.edu
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