Law Enforcement Academy

• Proof of turning 21 by the time the cadet takes the POST exam at the end of the academy
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED (associate or bachelor's degree preferred)
• Must not have any disqualifying history or incidents per POST
  
  POST disqualifiers

Set up a meeting with Director Williams and Assistant Director Terry before registering through the college

1. Apply to the Law Enforcement Academy. Once completed, send a copy of the application and an email notifying intent to enroll to Director Thomas Williams at Thomas.Williams@rrcc.edu
2. Apply Now To Red Rocks Community College
3. Complete the College Opportunity Fund
4. Apply for Financial Aid - Types of Aid 

If you are enrolling and sponsored through a Police agency, the next step is to contact LEA Operations Manager, AJ Cifuentes, at AJ.Cifuentes@rrcc.edu.

**If you are self-sponsored and NOT sponsored to attend academy through a Police agency, please continue to the next steps: 

A copy and/or receipt of all needed documentation MUST be provided and sent to:

LEA Director, Thomas Williams

Email: Thomas.Williams@rrcc.edu 
Phone: 303-914-6363

Please print your name on ALL the needed documents/receipts.

Email or call Director Williams to set up an oral board interview.  Once your interview appointment is confirmed, please send the following information for the Director to review prior to the interview date: 

• Resume and Letters of Recommendations.  These should include the following:
  • Current phone number and address – current government issued ID
  • Five years of work experience and education
  • All schools attended (high school and higher)
  • Earned degrees
  • Minimum of three professional references. Preferably, these letters need to be from persons who you have known for five years or more and from persons you have worked for within the last five years. 

Please be aware the oral board interview is a professional interview. Treat it as if you were interviewing to become an Officer at a Police Department and dress and conduct yourself appropriately.

If after your oral board interview it has been determined that you are a good candidate for the Academy, you will be provided a conditional offer to join the LEA. You will then be contacted and directed to complete these further background information steps. 

Submit a background check: View Disqualifying Incidents | Colorado POST

Follow Castle Branch Background Check

• Select “Law Enforcement Academy” from the drop-down menu
• Select either “New Student” or “Returning” from the next drop-down menu
• Then follow the remainder of the directions to Place an Order and create a Castle Branch account.

Agency sponsored applicants do not need to complete this check, however, please provide all results (background, name search, etc. from the agency’s own background check. 

Complete the Employment and Background Checks | Colorado Bureau of Investigation form and submit it to CBI in the mail.

Address: 690 Kipling St, Suite #4000, Lakewood, CO 80215

OR drop off form in person at the CBI office at the same address location. CBI office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. 

In the “SEND REPLY TO” section, please fill it out as provided:  

Red Rocks Community College, Law Enforcement Academy
ATTN: Thomas Williams, Director
13300 W. 6th Avenue, Box 34
Lakewood, CO 80228, 

Phone: 303-914-6464 

Purpose of Request: Public Request/General Inquiry

Notarizing: Does not need notarization

Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requires fingerprints to be submitted to Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) Past applicants have went to Identogo, it works really well and quick. You don’t have to go through this company, just remember to provide proof of receipt. 

• Go to Identogo to register for an appointment
• Use service code: 25YH81
• Select Peace Officer Standards and Training: P.O.S.T Board 

The driving record can be ordered online through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or in person at your local DMV. RRCC Law Enforcement Academy require all records going back 5 years. If you were not a resident of Colorado for the last 5 years, include your prior state driving record in addition to the Colorado driving record. 

Restrictions: Items that may exclude students from acceptance into the academy include:

• Moving vehicle violations (DUI, DMV suspension, reckless driving, etc.) in the last 3-5 years.
• Certain misdemeanor convictions.
• A conviction of any felony or crime of moral turpitude.
• Recent drug use.
• Or academic assessment scores (below college entry level).

If you have been charged with a crime other than a traffic offense, obtain court records as soon as possible indicating the disposition of the case, and submit the disposition with your application to the Academy Director.

Colorado College Placement Test (CCPT) Scores or evidence of passing ENG 1021 and MAT 1240 (required minimum). 

• Colorado ACCUPLACER tests taken within the last year are acceptable. **The CCPT exam may be waived if the applicant possesses an Associate’s Degree or higher, OR if you received a “C” or better in an equivalent to ENG 1021 and MAT 1240 or a higher class in recent years. (Unofficial College Transcript required)
• If needed, the CCPT test is offered through the RRCC Assessment Center 303-914-6727 or Assessment Center, or RRCC.AssessmentCenter@rrcc.edu. Please check the website for testing times and contact information for questions.  

• A front and back copy of your current Driver’s License.
• A copy of your High School Diploma or GED.
• If you obtain a college degree or have attended college, an unofficial copy of your transcript.
• A copy of your DD214 if serving or have served in the military. *Required DD214 Member 4 Form – will get during orientation.
• Identification photograph/headshot image of yourself with a blank/clear background. 

After the completion of steps, the Program Specialist will assure all needed documents are in and completed accordingly.

 Orientation information, schedules, costs, and required P.O.S.T. documentation will be sent out by email to all registered students, who have been accepted into the Law Enforcement Academy, 30 days prior to the Academy start date. 

For all cadets: 

• Uniforms: $80-100
• Current Colorado Revised Statutes Book (CRS blue book). Blue book may be provided by sponsoring agency, confirm before purchasing. 

For unsponsored cadets: 

• Duty weapon (9mm handgun), with weapon mounted light and miniature red dot system (MRDS) recommended
• Duty belt
• Firearm holster (level 2 or higher retention system)
• Post exam fee

Please contact the Program Specialist to discuss potential financial aid or course fee assistance.

Learn more about Financial Aid

The law enforcement academy consists of 

• LEA 1001-Basic Police Academy I
• LEA 1002-Basic Police Academy II
• LEA 1003-Basic Law Enforcement Acad. III
• LEA 1004-Basic Law Enforcement Acad. IV
• LEA 1005-Basic Law
• LEA 1006- Arrest Control Techniques
• LEA 1007-Law Enforcement Driving
• LEA 1008 -Firearms
• PED 1001- Conditioning Lab

You must register for all nine. Classes run concurrently and will require an override.