Pre-Service General Information

 

What is the Pre-Service Program?

The Pre-Service Program provides qualified persons the opportunity to gain certified entry-level law enforcement training at their own expense, thereby making them highly valuable applicants to potential law enforcement employers. Peace Officer Basic, Detention Officer Basic and Public Safety Communications Personnel Basic courses are available for Pre-Service students at the Academy’s 55 acre complex, encompassing nearly 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art training facilities, dormitory and support facilities.

 

A Pre-Service graduate is highly marketable for several reasons: 1) Employing agencies save expenses associated with training since graduates are eligible to become certified officers as soon as they are hired. 2) Completion of the Pre-Service Program reflects traits of personal dedication and self-discipline, valuable to any potential employer. 3) Pre-Service graduates have the opportunity to experience and evaluate the demands and realities a law enforcement career before making a long-term employment commitment.

Completion of the Pre-Service Program does not automatically guarantee a graduate a law enforcement job. Success depends on each student’s initiative, abilities and accomplishments. However, the Academy actively assists Pre-Service students in identifying and securing law enforcement positions, and enjoys a placement ratio in excess of 90%.

For a complete explanation of the WLEA Pre-Service Program, you may download the Pre-Service Information Guide (requires Adobe Acrobat).

Are there any requirements that must be met before being selected to attend training?

All Pre-Service candidates must meet the same basic selection standards used by all Wyoming law enforcement agencies. Click here to review Academy selection criteria.

A non-refundable application fee of $200.00 must accompany applications for Peace Officer and Detention Officer. A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 must accompany applications for Public Safety Communications Basic courses. Applications will not be processed until fees are received. Tuition and fees for Peace Officer Basic are $3975.00, Detention Officer Basic is $2050.00 and for the Public Safety Communications Basic is $550.00. Pre-Service applications are only available through the Pre-service program representatives.  Click here for complete Application and Testing process.

*All tuition and fees are subject to change and are payable in U.S. dollars.

Financial assistance may be available in the form of deferred payment plans, Veteran’s Assistance (VA) Benefits, or Work Force Investment Aid (WFIA). Click here for further Financial Assistance Information.  To obtain further information or to receive an application on the Pre-Service Training Program, call 307.358.3617 and ask for a Pre-Service representative or click here to request more information via E-mail.