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Short Term Courses


Courses within this program are for currently employed law enforcement personnel. Some of the courses in this program are P.O.S.T. mandated in-service Advanced Officer Training (AOT), or Continued Professional Training (CPT) and may be assignment specific or for general career growth.

Students in this program have the opportunity to:

  • Satisfy P.O.S.T. skills and knowledge mandates.
  • Meet P.O.S.T. mandated training requirements relative to certain assignments or promotions.
  • Prepare for specialized job assignments.
  • Prepare for promotional opportunities.

Collectively the courses in these three programs validate the mission of the college. They not only provide educational opportunities for new college students but pre-service and in-service students alike. Meeting student needs for career placement, development, and advancement.

In these programs the department performs a valuable service for the student as well as the community. Over the years, the Criminal Justice Training Center has maintained a reputation for excellence in instruction and in meeting the needs of its students as well as the Law Enforcement community, which make up its constituency.

Spring – Summer – Fall

For more detailed descriptions of the courses please consult the GWC college catalog. For specific and additional information on P.O.S.T. certified classes, please visit the California Peace Officers Standards and Training website: www.post.ca.gov

For general information about the Criminal Justice Programs please email: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

PC 832 - LAWS OF ARREST COURSE - POST CERTIFIED
CJ 172 - 2 Units (30 lecture hours; 10 lab hours)  

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE COURSE.  STUDENTS NOT HAVING THE FORM WILL BE DROPPED.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM

Dates:

Fall 2024

  • September 9 – 13, 2024, RCJTC Room 227
  • October 7 – 11, 2024, RCJTC Room 227
  • October 21 – 25, 2024, RCJTC Room 227
  • November 4 – 8, 2024, RCJTC Room 227
  • December 2 – 6, 2024, RCJTC Room 227

Spring 2025

  • February 3 – 7, 2025.  CRN: #41865
  • February 24 – 28, 2025.  CRN: #41890
  • March 10 – 14, 2025.  CRN: #41895
  • April 14 – 18, 2025.  CRN: #41923
  • May 5 – 9, 2025.  CRN: #41957
  • May 19 – 23, 2025.  CRN: #43240

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POST ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATION COURSE (40 hours)

  • August 12-16, 2024
  • January 20-24, 2025

For further information please contact Phuong Phan: pphan@cccd.edu

CIVILIAN SUPERVISORY, Law Enforcement CJ G046 Course:

  • December 2-13, 2024, RCJTC Room 229

Restricted enrollment. For further information or a flyer please contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

COMMUNICATION TRAINING OFFICER (CTO) CJ G080 Course:

  • January 30 – February 3, 2024, CRN 42677, LIVEONLINE Course

Restricted enrollment. For further information or a flyer please contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

DISPATCH SUPERVISOR*

* Pre-requisiteParticipants must be currently employed as a Dispatch Supervisor in a professional dispatch environment

Restricted enrollment. For information and flyer contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

DISPATCHER – Public Safety Dispatcher Course (911 Operator)

  • Public Safety Dispatcher Basic G078, CJ CRN 41691, April 15 – May 10, 2024, LIVEONLINE
  • Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Ext. CJ G079, CRN 41692, January 30 – May 16, 2024, LIVEONLINE

For information and flyer contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

SUMMER - Public Safety Dispatcher Dispatch Ext

  • Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Ext G079, CJ CRN 10548, June 10 - August 15, 2024, LIVEONLINE

If you are looking to get into the 911 dispatching career, we encourage you to email us for further information about the difference between our offered classes.  Contact: cjtc@gwc.cccd.edu

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CJ G095

  • August 26, 2024 - October 12, 2024, RCJTC Room 229

For further information please contact Phuong Phan: pphan@cccd.edu

POLICE ACADEMY - Regular Basic Course (RBC)

  • July 1, 2024 - December 12, 2024

Pre-requisite: Criminal Justice CJ G054AD (Orientation/Police Academy)

Non-sponsored recruits MUST attend and pass the orientation course before they can register for the Police Academy class.

Enrollment restrictions as per pre-requisite

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POLICE ACADEMY- ORIENTATION (not POST certified)

Offered in the Fall

No enrollment restrictions

Note: This class is a prerequisite to attend the POLICE ACADEMY.

For further information or a flyer please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

POST SUPERVISORY COURSE (SERGEANTS’)

  • April 15-26, 2024, CRN 43744, RCJTC Room 229
  • September 23 - October 4, 2024, RCJTC Room 229
  • October 28 - November 8, 2024, RCJTC Room 229

For further information please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATORS BASIC COURSE (SIBC)

  • February 8, 2025 - June 5, 2025 – Must be cleared by Center Coordinator to attend.

Restricted enrollment. Please contact John P. Wolfe: jwolfe7@cccd.edu

SWAT – Special Weapons and Tactics Course PRE-REQUISITE*

  • September 24 - October 5, 2024

Restricted enrollment. For further information please contact Cindy Onusz: conusz@gwc.cccd.edu

*Pre-requisite: a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and assignment to an agency's SWAT unit. There is also a mandatory Physical Fitness assessment conducted the first day of class

SECURITY GUARD COURSES

CJ G010N - Role of a Security Guard

  • May 20, 2024, CRN 44564, RCJTC Room 227

CJ G011N - Security Guard Supplemental

  • May 21-24, 2024, CRN 44565, RCJTC Room 227

For further information or assistance with registration please contact: Security Guard Courses

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