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    PSTC 1801 - Background Investigations

    Recent Professors
    Ray Simmons
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSTC 1801
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed for law enforcement or civilian personnel who are responsible for conducting background investigations for the hiring of public safety personnel. Topics include the background process, psychological evaluations, interviewing techniques and documentation. This course is approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC). Pass/No Pass only. Regional Public Safety Training Center 651
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri, Mon Tue Wed Thu, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–11:50am