The Jail Academy Certificate is a 5 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Jail Officer Academy (47504510)

5.00

Focuses on the philosophical and tactical principles of working as a correctional officer in Wisconsin, including: State law and administration code provisions governing county jail operations, basic constitutional rights of prisoners, as established by Federal Courts, and basic guidelines regarding effective correctional practices and procedures.

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If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.

If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.