This is the five-week Minimum Standards Basic Correctional Officer Training Course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

This course is designed to prepare correctional officers for daily job tasks as well as handling crisis situations. Recruits have an opportunity for hands-on learning by conducting cell search activities in a county correctional facility under the supervision of jail staff.

Through a variety of methods including lecture, scenario training, and study groups, recruits are given the best possible learning experience to prepare them for careers as professional correctional officers.

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Course Dates:

DuPage:
6/2/08 - 7/3/08
8/4/08 - 9/5/08*
10/13/08 - 11/14/08*
2/9/09 - 3/13/09*
6/1/09 - 7/3/09*

Peoria:
4/21/08 - 5/23/08
9/22/08 - 10/24/08*
4/20/09 - 5/22/09*

Sangamon:
3/24/08 - 4/25/08
7/14/08 - 8/15/08*
9/2/08 - 10/3/08*
1/5/09 - 2/6/09*
3/9/09 - 4/10/09*

Course Length:
200 Hours

Training Charges:
Resident: $2672
Resident: $2763*
Peoria & Sangamon

Resident: $3147
Resident: $3254*
DuPage

(Includes ammunition, Room & Board)

Commuter: $1650
Commuter: $1706*

(Includes ammunition only)

ISLETSB Certified

Phone: (217)333-2337
Fax: (217)333-7800
E-Mail: pti@uiuc.edu