To be employed as a police officer in the state of Pennsylvania, an individual must successfully complete a certified Act 120 program.
The Criminal Justice Training Center offers full-time and part-time Act 120 programs. Full-time academies meet from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and usually take about four-and-a-half months to complete. Part-time programs are designed for people who work or whose schedules don't enable them to be in classes all day. These academies meet about twenty hours a week: two evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For further information on locations and availability, see Current Academy Schedules.
For answers to common questions about the CJTC programs, see our frequently asked questions. For information on fees for the Act 120 program, see Program Fees.
