Transfers ToCSUDescription2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab per week to be arranged Enrollment Limitation: Students must have a Department of Justice (DOJ) background clearance prior to enrolling in this course. Medical Clearance - Medical examination conducted within 6 months of course presentation (for safety and liability purpose). Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU This course is designed to meet the minimum requirements for training as required by Penal Code Section 832. It is a standardized course and is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The course is approved by P.O.S.T. in the areas of leadership, laws of arrest, legal use of force, arrest and control methods (defensive tactics) and firearms training. It has fourteen individual topics called learning domains consisting of 38 hours of lecture covering twelve of the learning domains, 10 hours of training in defensive tactics and 24 hours in the safe manipulation of a pistol, for total of 72 hours. The course learning domains contain the minimum required foundational information that will enhance an individual's ability to gain employment in all law enforcement or allied agencies. Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option. Note: Students pay fees for this course for Department of Justice background check and clearance, firing range, ammunition and targets. Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option. Students pay fees for this course for Department of Justice background check and clearance, firing range, ammunition and targets. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldSat Sun, Tue Thu 6:30pm–9:20pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:45pm 