The Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) is an authorized satellite academy of the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The academy is overseen and regulated by Utah POST providing satellite academies with the same learning objectives and training. Graduating students will receive certification as a Utah Peace Officer as defined in Utah Code Annotated 53-13-101(2). Please visit Utah Department of Public Safety for additional information.
The SLCC satellite academy is for those who wish to gain a Law Enforcement Officer certification as a self-sponsored student by attending two training modules as a SLCC student. The courses must be taken in order for certification: TELE 1010 Special Function Officer (SFO) Module 1, followed by TELE 1030 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Module 2 (Must be 19 to graduate SFO and 21 to graduate LEO).
Career Training Steps
SFO Training
Classroom-based instruction covering Utah Code, ethics, wellness,
Physical & Defensive Tactics, and more.
LEO Training
Advanced hands-on instruction including scenario training, firearms,
building clearing, and additional certifications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: SFO must be completed prior to enrollment in LEO.
Law Enforcement Academy Entrance Process
ATTENTION: The application process can take up to two months, so be sure to submit your POST application at least four weeks before your class start date.
An information session allows potential cadets to meet with program staff to learn about the program and ask questions.
Information sessions are held in-person with a virtual option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month from 5-6 pm.
To schedule, click here, call 801-957-5431, or email swinkler@slcc.edu.
All prospective cadets must complete a free SLCC application.
To apply to SLCC, click here to apply.
Application Instructions:
- Select Salt Lake Technical College as your Application Type.
- Select Special Function Officer as your Program of Study.
Note: The Special Function Officer technical certificate program is the prerequisite to Law Enforcement Officer/Basic Corrections Officer. - Select what Semester you will start at SLCC.
Once you have completed the admissions process, you will receive email information on your next steps. Once you have your student ID number, you can register for the Special Function Officer (SFO) course through the MySLCC online portal.
For instructions and tutorials on how to register, visit the Office of the Registrar and Academic Records registration page.
Course Information:
- TELE 1010: Special Function Officer
- Note: The Special Function Officer technical certificate program is the prerequisite to Law Enforcement Officer/Basic Corrections Officer.
Need assistance? Contact Academic Advising.
After you have registered for the course, apply for scholarships.
You should carefully review due dates to make sure you are considered for scholarship opportunities.
Click here for scholarship information
If you need assistance, please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Fingerprinting is available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm at the SLCC Larry H. Miller Campus Public Safety Education and Training Building (PSET) room #270.
No appointment is necessary.
The National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST) is a 1.5-hour entry-level basic skills exam with four scored sections: Math, Reading Comprehension Grammar, and Incident Report Writing.
Prospective cadets must score a score of 70% or higher to pass.
To schedule your NPOST, click here.
Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is the authorizing agency to grant admittance into any law enforcement program.
POST Application deadlines for the SLCC Law Enforcement Academy are 4 weeks before the first day of class.
Once POST has approved your application into the SLCC POST Academy, you will receive additional instructions from the Program Manager.
Once you are accepted into the Law Enforcement Academy, you must complete a medical release and submit the form prior to the first day of class.
FAQS
The Criminal Justice program is academic based and broader in its focus covering additional areas such as Criminology, Ethics and Psychology of Criminal Behavior. Although the program has a lot of practical application, it is not hands-on.
Program Qualifications
Please visit Utah POST Qualifications for the standards and qualifications which must be met in order to be a Peace Officer in the State of Utah.
Legal Requirements
- The applicant shall be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
- The applicant shall provide proof of citizenship by providing a copy of a birth certificate, or other formal government document indicating United States citizenship.
- Naturalized citizens shall indicate their naturalization number on the application or provide a copy of a current and valid U.S. Passport. Note: Naturalized citizens shall not attach a copy of their naturalization certificate, whereas copying naturalization certificates without permission is a violation of federal law.
- Lawful permanent resident applicants shall provide a photocopy of their lawful permanent resident card that clearly identifies residence for five years immediately preceding the day on which the application is made.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
Please be advised that law enforcement officers who move to other states have to seek certification through that state's Peace Officer Standards and Training division, or similar agencies in other states. Law enforcement certification is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state. Before moving out of state, we encourage students to research state law enforcement certification requirements. Here is one research tool: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
If you have difficulty finding the law enforcement certification requirements for other states, please contact your academic advisor or SLCC's State Authorization Coordinator for help.
Required Courses
TELE 1010
Special Functions Officer
Credit Hours: 12
Semester: All
TELE 1030
Law Enforcement Officer
Credit Hours: 12
Semester: All
Contact Us
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POST PT Standards
| Event | SFO Exit Standard | LEO Entry Standard | LEO Exit Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Jump | 15” | 15” | 17.5” |
| Plank | 1:00 | 1:00 | 1:30 |
| Push-up (maximum effort) |
16 | 16 | 21 |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 15:37 | 15:37 | 14:46 |