Basic Law Enforcement Officer Academy Application Information 2010

Important note: To be considered for admission to the academy, candidates must comply with all guidelines and requirements set forth below. There are no exceptions.

Application Documents

All application materials must be received by the due dates listed below: 

Class 75  -  December 28, 2009

Class 76 -  February 19, 2010

Class 77 -  July 2, 2010

Class 78  -  August 13, 2010

Please mail all items together. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. This includes all of the following applicable documents:

1. Walters State student application for new students with $10.00 application fee (one-time, non-refundable fee).  Be sure to list your major as BLEO on the Walters State Application. Students previously but not currently enrolled must submit a Readmission application. 

2. Application to Basic Police Recruit School

3. Confirmation of Psychological Report 

4. Medical Examination Report   (good for 1 year)                 

5. Proof of immunization with two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines, administered on or after the first birthday.
   Two exceptions:  Students born before January 1, 1957, are exempt.  Students who have graduated from a Tennessee public high school since 1978 are only required to have proof of one shot; the second shot must be after 1980

6. Official copy of high school transcript (and college, if applicable) and official GED report, if applicable.  Two official copies must be provided (one copy to the Office of Admissions and one copy to the Basic Police Recruit School).  “Official copy” means that it must be sent directly from the school attended to Walters State either in a sealed envelope or by fax.  The transcript request form in the college application packet may be used to assist you in this process.  If you have a GED we will still need a copy of your partial high school transcript.

7. Copy of high school diploma, GED, & college diploma as applicable.
   According to the rules of the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission, Rule # 1110-2-03 (1) (C), one of the pre-employment requirements is that the person must be a high school graduate or possess equivalent.  No waivers will be granted for minimum education requirements.  Therefore, we will not register anyone for the academy until we have proof of the GED, or regular high school diploma, or college diploma on file.

8. Copy 4 of military DD Form -214, as applicable (bring DD-214 original to be copied for file, showing discharge information).

9. Copy of official birth certificate, issued from state of birth

10. Recent color photo (no hat) (passport size)

11. Criminal History Record Information Request (city/county of residence)

12. Tennessee Criminal History Information Request Form must be sent off. Cost of $29.00.

Note: Each student must arrange and pay for his/her own physical and psychological examination prior to the application deadline unless he/she is representing a department. Both of these examinations must be administered by a Tennessee licensed professional. The medical exams is valid for one year. Arrangements may be made through the Walters State Division of Public Safety office for completing the psychological examination if the student desires to do so. For further information, call 423-585-2671.

Upon completion of the application packet you may receive a letter of acceptance, however this is only indicates an acceptance to Walters State Community College and not the Police Academy. You will receive a call to set up an interview for the academy approximately one week prior to the interview dates stated in the packet. Send all documents and $10 application fee (if applicable) to:

Walters State Community College
Division of Public Safety
215 N. College Street
Greeneville, TN   37745
Attn:  Starr Ottinger

Non-Law Enforcement Applicants

All non-law enforcement candidates (those not sponsored by an agency) may be placed on standby if the class is full with full time sworn officers.

Interviews

All non-law enforcement candidates will be called for an interview a week prior to the following dates:

Interview Dates for 2010

Class 75 - January 7, 2010

Class 76 - March 4, 2010

Class 77 - July 15, 2010

Class 78 - August 26, 2010

Registration and Orientation Sessions

All candidates are required to attend a registration and orientation session. These are held at the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Academy located in the WSCC Greeneville-Greene County Center at 215 College Street, Greeneville, Tennessee.

All fees are due and payable at time of registration. Students much have payment for $1,676.50 made out to WSCC or have financial aid in place for registration. Individuals from departments must have tuition checks of $1,676.50 made payable to WSCC or a signed letter of intent to pay from their respective agencies. Meals for the 8 weeks are an additional $936.00 made out to Alpha Services.

Registration and Orientation Dates for 2010

Class 75  - January 14, 2010
Class 76  -  March 11, 2010
Class 77 -   July 22, 2010
Class 78  -  September 2, 2010

General Information

Dress:
Students will be issued two academy shirts and one T-shirts (for PT).
Students must wear the issued academy shirts, dark blue slacks, white socks, and black shoes while in training. (Students may purchase additional academy shirts).
The T-shirts will be worn for all physical training.

Appearance:
Students are required to maintain a neat appearance with reference to hair length and facial hair.  No facial hair will be permitted.

Firearms:
Each student must furnish a weapon by Week #5 of the respective academy session.
All weapons be semi-automatic, double-action pistols chambered in one of the following calibers:  9mm / .40 caliber / .45 ACP / .357Sig.
Three magazines and a magazine pouch are required for these weapons. 
Ammunition is furnished by the academy.
A duty belt and a snap-down secure type holster (leather preferred; nylon acceptable) must be furnished by the student.
Twelve-gauge shotguns will be furnished by the academy.

Other materials:
Each student is to furnish certain items of clothing and other materials for their personal use during the academy. See Materials List.

College Credits:
Twenty-three semester hours of college credit will be granted to each student successfully completing the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Academy.
See Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education Technical Certificate 

Questions about the application process or documents:

Contact:
Pat Knight (Division Secretary) at 423-585-2671 or
Starr Ottinger (Academy Secretary) at 423-798-7950 

Nondiscrimination Statement for Publications

Walters State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). Inquiries and charges of violations of any of the above referenced policies should be directed to the Human Resources Office at Walters State, 500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813-6899. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to Office of Disability Services at Walters State, 500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813-6899.