Jail Academy Details

Why enroll in Jail Officer Academy?
- Solid earning potential – Median annual salary of $47,470 (salary.com)
- Short program – only 1 class to complete your DOJ training
- Job satisfaction - serve your community by keeping residents safe
Course Information:
This 200-hour Department of Justice course presents the learner with the necessary training to become certified as a jail officer in the state of Wisconsin.
Our Next Offerings:
Full-Time: January 17 - February 20, 2024
Final date to submit completed packet: December 14, 2023
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Full-Time: May 28-July 1, 2024
Final date to submit completed packet: April 26, 2024
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Full-Time: September 4-October 8, 2024
Final date to submit completed packet: August 9, 2024
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Full-Time: January 21-February 24, 2025
Final date to submit completed packet: December 13, 2024
This class will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for 5 weeks
Are you a self-sponsored applicant?
What are the requirements to apply?
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Criminal Background Check
- Proof of United States Citizenship with original birth certificate or other document approved by the Department of Justice
- 18 years of age
Self-sponsored applicants will receive the Jail Academy application packet upon request. Please return all application materials as indicated in the packet.
Are you a sponsored applicant?
All sponsored students must have their agency representative contact Paige Shebesta via email to request a spot in the class.
Questions?
For other inquiries contact Paige Shebesta at 1-800-422-6982 ext. 5423 or paige.shebesta@nwtc.edu