CJS2280 — Basic Peace Officer Training I
CJS 2280 - Basic Peace Officer Training I CJS 2280 - Basic Peace Officer Training I 12 - 14 Cr. Hr(s). First half of the mandated Ohio Attorney General/Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) training for individuals to attain certification as peace officers in Ohio law enforcement agencies. Consists of mandated cognitive and psychomotor skills training for entry level Ohio law enforcement officers. OPOTA requires cadets to complete all 740 hours of academy training consecutively with the same academy class. Therefore, CJS 2280 and CJS 2281 must be taken consecutively. If a cadet does not complete both courses consecutively, they must reapply and complete the entire academy with a new academy class. Prerequisite(s): Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint checks, a successful five panel drug screening and successful physical fitness assessment required as well as permission and signature of the Sinclair Community College Training Academy Coordinator