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COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

Our mission is to prioritize the Correctional Peace Officers’ well-being, resilience, and performance by elevating training through standards development, apprenticeship improvement, and training evaluation.

Apprenticeship Program

All incoming cadets for Parole Agent I, Correctional Counselor I, Correctional Officer, and Fire Captains complete a 3600 hour/24 month apprenticeship program.

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Training Standards

Approved CPOST Standards for the selection and training of state Correctional Peace Officer.

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Regulations and Procedures

Established rules and guidelines to ensure consistent and compliant operations

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Veteran Benefit Program

Benefits are available to qualifying Veterans that attend the Basic Correctional Officer Academy.

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LATEST NEWS:

2025 CPOST Impact Award Individual Winner

2025 CPOST Impact Award Group Winner