Event Details

Must be employed or appointed as a law enforcement officer by a State or local law enforcement agency or be a federal law enforcement officer. Fees may apply for federal and out of state law enforcement.

Class Schedule:

February 23 - March 27, 2026

Class schedule varies; generally Monday-Friday from 8 am - 5 pm.

Total Hours: 174

Location: Public Safety Building, JCC Main Campus

Instructor: State Certified Instructors

The Commission-mandated 174-hour course takes approximately 5 weeks to complete and concludes with a comprehensive written exam. Upon successful completion of the course, the new detention officer will be eligible to be certified as a detention officer in North Carolina.

Prior to the start of class, students will be required to purchase the most current Detention Officer Certification Course Student Manual from NCJA.