Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisitePOST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee that state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionconvictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of 18 years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two- year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination. This course is designed for newly assigned personnel responsible for training entry-level law enforcement officers. Topics include field training program goals and objectives; the expectations, functions, and roles of the field training officer; legal and liability issues for field training officers; driver awareness and safety; interaction with persons with mental illness or intellectual disability; teaching and training skills development; competency evaluation and documentation; intervention techniques; remediation; and test and scenario development strategies. Field Training Officer is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), certification #2970-31725. Pass/ No Pass only.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 