To be employed as a police officer in the state of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, one must have successfully completed a certified Act 120 program.
The Criminal Justice Training Center at IUP is certified by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission to provide ACT 120 training. The CJTC operates several municipal police academies designed to provide ACT 120 training and certification. See Current Academy Schedules for locations and dates.
As a recruit, you will obtain the knowledge and professional skills necessary to enter the law enforcement field. Graduates are qualified to be hired as Officers in cities, boroughs, townships, and municipalities in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
The CJTC offers both full-time and part-time academies. Full-time academies meet Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for approximately 22 weeks. Part-time academies meet three evenings per week from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Saturday, completing in approximately 49 weeks.