Participants
Diverse men and women ages 21 and above, from various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds
Successful completion of the recruit officer course (ROC) curriculum is required under M.G.L. Chapter 41 §96B to be a sworn municipal, University of Massachusetts, or environmental police officer in the Commonwealth. The ROC is organized into three (I-III) volumes with multiple subtopics. The ROC takes 20 weeks to complete and covers 21st-century policing best practices with specific emphasis on the following core principles: problem-solving procedural justice ethical decision making fair and impartial policing.
Police Academy Webpage: https://www.qcc.edu/campus-police/recruit-officer-course-roc-police-academy
Physical Requirements: All student officers must know what to expect ahead of time and must prepare well in advance of the first day of the academy. The most significant factors in this preparation are weight control, aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Download the MPTC Health and Wellness Fitness Preparation Guide to assist with preparing to attend the police academy.
Minimum Requirements: Student officers must (1) be a minimum of 21 years old; (2) be employed or sponsored by a municipal, Environmental, or University of Massachusetts police department or other law enforcement department authorized by the Committee; and (3) successfully complete the Massachusetts Human Resource Division's Physical Ability Test (PAT) and medical examinations.
For more information visit: https://wfdqcc.augusoft.net/
Diverse men and women ages 21 and above, from various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds
English
16
40 weeks
No
Next start September 9, 2024
Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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4:30 PM - 10:30 PM (9/9/2024 - 5/1/2025) | Classroom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
9:00 AM - 05:00 PM (9/21/2024 - 4/26/2025) | Classroom | ✓ |
CORI check | SORI check | High school diploma/GED/HiSET
Certificate of Completion | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion
Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ |
Yes
Supplies
Not applicable
670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
The campus is served by the following bus routes: #14 (City Hall – Showcase Cinemas/Holden via Burncoat St), #30 (City Hall – West Boylston Wal-Mart via Grove St & West Boylston St) and #31 (City Hall – Lincoln Plaza via Grove St. & West Boylston St)
Additional Regional Transportation Options:
WRTA - Worcester Regional Transit Authority
MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
508-751-7900