Deputy Probation Officer CORE Academy (LE 432)
Public Safety Training Complex
One Hancock Drive, Lompoc, CA 93436
The Allan Hancock College Deputy Probation Officer Core Academy is a five-week course that holds certification for all 58 counties. It is designed to satisfy the State of California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements for students wanting to be hired as a probation officer officer by a probation agency or currently employed as such.
Students attending the academy will be academically and physically challenged, faced with solving complex problems in a disciplined and structured environment.
Our primary goal at the Academy is to prepare you to be a fully capable and employable as a deputy probation officer in a county agency. To accomplish this, you will need to understand what it takes to be a deputy probation officer, and the dedication required to complete Academy training. This information packet will provide you with information on Academy expectations, admissions procedures, and general standards for employment.
Class will be held over five consecutive weeks, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students are expected to attend all scheduled course hours. When practical, short emergency absences may be made up by out-of-class assignments or arrangements with the instructor and the course coordinator.
Our staff is available to assist with questions you may have regarding the training and admission requirements. We hope you will see the advantages of starting your career in corrections at Allan Hancock College Deputy Probation Officer Core Academy, your first step to success.
Our Mission
To prepare students mentally, morally, emotionally and physically for a career as a custody deputy or officer.
- Provide the highest quality training possible.
- Provide a learning environment with consideration for safety.
- Maintain a well-disciplined academic environment, resulting in highly disciplined graduates.
- Provide a learning environment that is free from discrimination based on religion, race, sex, national origin or sexual orientation.
All graduating students will be able to meet or exceed the professional standards of the State of California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC). Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a custody officer based upon principles of ethics, integrity, honesty, courage, self-discipline, determination, teamwork, compassion, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Basic Academy Dates
- Fall 2025:
- TBA
Academy Application Process for Independent Recruits and Co-Sponsored Recruits
If your application packet is approved, you will be notified and given a log-on password to allow you to register for the Law Enforcement Academy on myHancock. When registering online, you will be required to pay in full all college registration fees and Academy course fees of approximately $658. Additional costs include $14 (Material fees) and approximately $30 (uniforms).
Independent and Co-Sponsored (paid by student or shared cost by recruit and agency)
Academy Application Process for Sponsored
Agencies must complete the applicable application packet:
For additional information on admission requirements, academy expectations, program costs and pre-academy orientation, click on Frequently Asked Questions PDF.
Any questions regarding the Law Enforcement Academy application process should be directed to:
Law Enforcement Training Office
Phone: 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3802
Any questions about the academy in general should be directed to:
Neal Lemaire at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 5814 or email: neal.lemaire@hancockcollege.edu