Today is - Mon Mar 18 2024

P.O.S.T. Basic Academy

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Interested in a career in Law Enforcement……
The Kern Regional Training Center is the place for you.

Patrol Car

The Kern Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Will offer a STUDENT SPONSORED POST Basic Academy Scheduled for TBA

The Kern Regional Training Academy is committed to preparing men and women for a successful career in law enforcement. The Kern Regional Training Academy will provide students with the training to enter into a career in law enforcement.

The Academy is approximately six months long and administered in a structured paramilitary disciplined environment. Academy staff will evaluate the student’s capabilities and performance within a safe and controlled environment. Upon successful completion of the academy the student will receive a POST certificate and be eligible for employment with most California law enforcement agencies.

Qualifies for the GI Bill/Cerro Coso Community College Veteran’s Services Representative 760-384-6291.


This is not a job offer. Student completing the training program must apply and meet department specific hiring requirements before being employed by a law enforcement agency.