BASIC COURSE - MODULAR
(Basic Peace Officer Training Academy - Modular Level 3)
Course Hours: 189 Times: 1745-2300 POST PLAN IV Course # 2200-00133-23-001 MVC # ADJ-R1A2 College Units: 7
cThe Module III Academy is a 189-hour (approximately 3 months) course designed to meet the minimum requirements of a Level III Reserve Officer as established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). It is the first component of the Regular Basic Course-Modular Format Academy.
The Module III Academy is a discipline/stress-oriented program with an emphasis on Professionalism/Ethics & Leadership, Physical Training, Vehicle Operations, Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics, Report Writing, First Aid/CPR, and Firearms training. In addition, there will be inspections, drill training (formation, facing movements, marching, etc.), and physical exercises (running, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc.). Recruits will attend the Academy in full uniform.
There are two knowledge-based POST tests in this course, First-Aid/CPR and an End of Course comprehensive test. To successfully complete the Module III Academy, recruits must receive a passing score. Students must also successfully pass Defensive Tactics and Firearms testing.
The academy classes contain both agency-sponsored and self-sponsored students. Self-sponsored students enter the academy at their own expense. Agency-sponsored students are hired by a law enforcement agency prior to entering the academy.
PREREQUISITE: Must meet the criteria established by the Moreno Valley College and POST.
CERTIFICATION: Level 3 POST certificate is valid for 3 years and meets the requirements for a Level 3 Reserve Peace Officer position.
LOCATION: Meet in Moreno Valley College Building Rm #109
Ben Clark Training Center
16791 Davis Avenue
Riverside, CA 92518
951-486-2800
This class is being sponsored by Moreno Valley College, MVC # ADJ-R1A2, which means students will earn 7 Units of college credits. College fee information is available at: https://www.mvc.edu/services/ar/fees.cfm
Upon acceptance, you will be scheduled to attend a recruit orientation, where additional academy information will be provided.
DAYS AND TIMES: Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 1745 hours to 2300 hours. (All dates and times subject to change)
ENROLLMENT:
Self-sponsored students are to follow the steps outlined below. Agencies wishing to enroll personnel are to contact the academy coordinator via the contact information listed.
NOTE: A minimum of 20 students on the first day of class is required in order to proceed with the class session. A notification will be sent out upon cancellation of the course.
Need to be completed/submitted for Acceptance Process:
1. Have a qualifying score on the college (Assessment) testing, or provide proof of successfully completing ENG-50 (Basic English Composition) and REA-82 (Reading Level II). Visit www.mvc.edu/law for upcoming testing dates.
Under forms download 2-251 Personal History Statement – Peace Officer
3. DOJ Clearance Letter. Complete Live Scan fingerprint application process and submit the DOJ firearms clearance letter that will be sent to you 1-2 weeks later. The letter must be dated within the preceding 6 months of the class start date. If you don’t have the letter, submit proof of completion and then submit your letter once you receive it. You can find the Live Scan application on our website
http://www.mvc.edu/files/law/request-for-live-scan.pdf
5. DMV Printout. Obtain a print out of your driving record. You can either print it from the DMV website or visit your local DMV office. The printout must be dated within the preceding 6 months of the class start date.
6. Submit a photocopy of your Driver's License, current Vehicle Registration, current Vehicle Insurance card, and medical insurance card (if you have any). In regard to the vehicle registration and insurance, submit the documents for the vehicle(s) that you will be driving throughout the course of the academy.
7. Moreno Valley College On-Line Application. Complete the application process with the college for the semester the course will begin. View On-Line Application Procedures handout on www.mvc.edu/law for further instructions.
8. Physical Fitness Assessment. Upon acceptance of your application, you will be scheduled for a physical fitness assessment. The assessment will consist of push-ups
for one minute, sit-ups for one minute, and a mile and a half run. Your overall fitness will be assessed to determine if you qualify.
NOTE: Once your documents have been submitted to Sgt. Ternes and processed, you will be contacted and provided with further instructions. Final selections are made approximately 1 month
before the class start date. Submission of these documents is not a guarantee that you will be selected to attend the academy.
COST BREAKDOWN AND ADDITIONAL FEES:
The $232 Academy Materials Fee for the Learning Domains, Student and Defensive Tactics Manuals, range materials,
and other miscellaneous training materials is due prior to the class start date.
The $362 Moreno Valley College fee (tuition and student health fee) is payable via WebAdvisor upon enrollment in
the class (first week). The aforementioned fees are in addition to the cost of uniforms, equipment, gear bags,
firearms, and ammunition.
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
All coures fees will be made through the Regional Training Program website payment link. Once accepted to attend the academy, an invoice will be genarated and issued to the student. Course fees must be made 10 days before the start of the academy.
The college enrollment fees will be billed separately from Riverside County Sheriff's upon registration into the course. Self-sponsored students will pay their course fees online through their WebAdvisor Student accounts which can be accessed at: http://.mvc.edu/webadvisor. The Username is your 7 digit student ID number and the initial password is your six digit date of birth. Fees are paid under the "Make a Payment" option in the Student Menu. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.
Fees are determined by the number of units for the course multiplied by the $46/per unit fee. Self-Sponsored students must add a one-time semester charge for a $20.00 Student Health Fee for Spring or Fall semester or $17.00 Student Health Fee for Summer or Winter semester. Non-Residency fees, if applicable, are an additional $290.00 per unit fee.
Fees are subject to change at any time.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
All students will wear academy issued uniform and gear. Students are responsible to purchase all of their required equipment and have it available on the first day. A list of items can be found on the cost breakdown link below:
http://mvc.edu/files/law/module-3-academy-cost-breakdown.pdf
Course Coordinator:
Sgt. Christopher Ternes
(951) 486-2787
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Recruit Training Officers:
Cpl. Chris Bayani
(951) 486-2837
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Dep. Ashley Barker
(951) 486-2781
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