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POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Modular Format

American River College

Long CertificateCIP: 43.0119

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Dates

Since Aug 2010

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Sacramento, California

    4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, California, 95841-4286

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningCoordinationPersuasionManagement of Personnel ResourcesLearning StrategiesInstructingService OrientationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCommunications and Media

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionSpeech RecognitionFar VisionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibilit
  • Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action,
  • Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue l
  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and pro
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to inv
  • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  • Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
  • Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to
  • Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facil
  • Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareMap creation softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareMobile location based services softwareCloud-based management softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareProject management softwareDesktop publishing softwareGeographic information system

Tools

Barcode scannersCompound light microscopesDesktop computersDigital video camerasFingerprint scannersGamma ray spectrometersHazardous material detectorsHydrometersIdentification card scannersIon mobility spectrometersLaptop computersMeasurement calipersMetal handcuffsMobile data computersMobile truck X ray units35 millimeter camerasAll terrain vehicles ATVAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBase station radiosBiohazard suitsBlood collection kitsBody armorBreathalyzersBulletproof vestsCardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR face shieldsCrime scene rulersCrime scene tape measuresDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA collection kitsDigital cameras

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Customs and Border Protection Officers33-3051.04
  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers33-3051.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives33-1012.00
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary25-1111.00
  • Emergency Management Directors11-9161.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Long Certificate)

  • Immigration visas and passport authentication — examine and assess validity using forensic tools and agency databases with minimal supervision at a land or air port of entry.
  • Cargo manifests and commercial shipments — inspect for regulatory compliance with U.S. customs laws, applying risk-assessment criteria independently during routine operations.
  • Persons in violation of customs or immigration laws — detain and initiate required legal action, including referral for deportation proceedings, following established agency protocols.
  • Seized vehicles, aircraft, and contraband — process and document in compliance with chain-of-custody requirements using CBP enterprise systems.
  • Applicable laws and regulations — interpret and explain to shippers, manufacturers, and prospective immigrants in familiar and recurring scenarios at a port of entry.
  • Incident and violation reports — draft accurate written narratives and data entries using word processing and ERP software within required agency timelines.
  • Behavioral and social cues — apply social perceptiveness skills to identify deceptive travelers during passenger processing with reduced supervisory input.
  • Coordination with partner law enforcement agencies — participate in joint operations or information-sharing activities related to customs or immigration enforcement.
  • Geographic and route knowledge — apply understanding of common smuggling corridors and entry points to prioritize inspection efforts during assigned shifts.
  • Time management practices — balance competing inspection workloads across multiple travelers or shipments during peak-volume periods at a port of entry.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
87%