Description
The Academy Probation Officer Core course consists of 200 hours of entry level training that meets the mandates of the Corrections Standards Authority. Curriculum includes: California Criminal Justice System, Confidentiality and Release of Information, Juvenile Detention Decisions, Information Gathering for Written Records and Interviewing, Restitution and Fines, Court Reports and Presentations, Establishing a Casework Relationship, Providing Counseling and Assistance, Monitoring and Responding to Probationer Performance and Officer Safety. The Probation Officer investigates and analyzes cases, writes reports and makes recommendations to the courts, enforces orders of the courts, and supervises probationers (both adult and juvenile) who are under the jurisdiction of the courts and/or county probation departments.
Designed For
Probation officers are required to complete this class within one year of employment as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority of the California Board of Corrections.
Requirements
Requires physical activity such as defensive tactics, handcuffing, takedowns, searching and control holds. All students must be able to participate in and pass the defensive tactics portion in order to pass the class.
Most Counties within the training region require a bachelor's degree.
Hours
200.0 Hour(s)
Units
5.00 Semester Unit(s)
Payment Information
We accept Visa and MasterCard (effective August 1, 2024 a non-refundable transaction fee of 3% will apply), cash, money order and cashier’s checks (made payable to SBRPSTC). Agency billing may also be arranged. Financial aid and VA benefits may be available.
*ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. When possible, students will be advised of any fee changes prior to course start date. Tuition fee increases made at any time by the State Chancellor’s office may require collection of additional fees from students.
Students who have not lived in California for at least one (1) year and (1) day prior to start of college semester or do not meet other college criteria may be considered “out-of-state” students, and subject to additional fees to the ones listed above. Please check with our staff for details and exact costs.
Reservations
Agency personnel: Call (408) 229-4299 or email to: sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov the following information:
- Class Requested, Date
- Agency Name
- Training Officer (TO) Name
- TO’s Email Address
- Phone Number
- Attendee Name(s) and Email Address
- Method of payment if applicable
Self-sponsored students: Contact our main office at (408) 229-4299 to register. Be prepared to submit full or partial payment, depending on the class
Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, but wish to attend one of our courses, one of our Instructional Staff Assistants may contact you for more information.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Out of consideration for students on waiting lists, cancellations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. For cancellation deadlines, please refer to the Fee Information tab on this flyer. There may be a minimum cancellation fee of $50 assessed for material expenses associated with cancellations. Substitutions or transfer of your reservations to another student is permitted upon approval.
Course Cancellation by South Bay
Each class has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached for the course three weeks prior to the beginning of the class, the class may be cancelled and any deposits/payments will be refunded in full (minus non-refundable processing fee).
$50
Start: Mon Nov 1, 2010
End: Wed Dec 8, 2010
Location
The Academy Evergreen Valley College 4750 San Felipe Road San Jose, CA 95135
