The Marion Law Enforcement Academy certificate program is for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Marion Law Enforcement Academy graduates have demonstrated a high pass rate on the state certification exam and are employed in law enforcement positions throughout the state.
In order to become employed as a peace officer in Ohio, an individual must successfully complete state-mandated training and pass the certifi cation examination sponsored by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy [OPOTA]. Eligibility to sit for the state certification exam also includes successful completion of a physical fitness assessment—Ohio Peace Officer Physical Assessment Standards.
The Academy is conducted in a semi-military format following strict rules and regulations. Academy classes, with the exception of physical conditioning, meet Monday through Thursday evenings (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for approximately six months (December –June). To successfully complete the Academy, students must complete a specified number of hours following strict rules and regulations, which are outlined in the Marion Law Enforcement Academy Application.
More than 30 law enforcement personnel from a multi-county area instruct the Academy courses. Academy instructors are local law enforcement professionals who are OPOTA certified in a specific area.
To view the curriculum, click Program Requirements and Course Descriptions links on the left and choose the quarter, click submit and select credit/certificat/Marion Law Enforce and click submit.
Projections from the U.S. Department of Labor |
National labor data projects as much as a 17 percent increase in job opportunities for patrol officers through the year 2014; Ohio also expects dramatic growth in certain areas of law enforcement for the same time period, including patrol officers and corrections officers (both up 20.4 percent).
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What am I expected to learn? |
The Marion Law Enforcement Academy curriculum prepares individuals for the OPOTA certification exam. The curriculum covers the following topics:
- Administrative skills
- Law and the legal system
- Human relations
- Firearms use and safety
- Effective driving strategies
- General investigative skills
- Traffic accident investigation
- Patrol duties
- Traffic enforcement
- Handling civil disorders
- Unarmed self-defense techniques
- Prisoner booking and handling
- Commercial vehicle inspection
- Basic first aid training
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Limited Enrollment |
The Marion Law Enforcement Academy is a limited enrollment program. In addition to general College admission, applicants must meet specialized admission criteria including a physical examination and a background investigation. Marion Law Enforcement Academy application.
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Disqualifiers to Become a Peace Officer in the State of Ohio |
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