Division of Community Corrections

Recruit Academy

The Academy is Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based upon training needs. A typical day begins at 7:45 a.m. with inspection, followed by class, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Classes are in session until 5:00 p.m. Recruits are dismissed to go home for the evening. At home they will have studies to complete, uniforms to prepare, and physical conditioning to do.

The Basic Training Academy is divided into 2 phases:

Classroom Instruction:

This phase consists of five weeks of classroom instruction where Recruits are challenged academically and physically. Recruit Officers will receive instruction in Academy rules, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and Division Policy, Division Operational Orders, Interpersonal Communications, Direct Supervision, Defensive Tactics, in addition to many other duty related topics. Recruits are required to pass weekly written exams, a comprehensive final exam, and certification exams. Recruits are required to pass practical skills tests in PPCT Defensive Tactics. Minimum passing score on all exams is 70% or higher.

Field Training Officer Program:

This phase consists of six weeks of field training under the supervision of the Training Unit and Field Training Officers (FTO). This phase allows the Recruit Officer to apply the academy training in a practical situation under the close guidance of an experienced Officer. The Recruit Officer will be required to demonstrate the job knowledge and skills necessary to be a Community Corrections Officer.