The Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) is the basic training academy for all law enforcement agencies in Utah. However, we do not hire for these agencies. For specific employment information, contact each agency directly. Information of individual agencies can be found on the Law Enforcement Link Page.
All applicants must pass an entrance exam before they will be admitted
into the Academy. A $25.00 fee is assessed each time the exam is
taken. You must have your exam results prior to entrance into the
Academy. A list of the exam centers is provided on this site at
Testing
Information.
POST conducts six basic training sessions per year. Sponsored applicants primarily fill the sessions. Sponsored applicants are those who are hired by a law enforcement agency. Classes are held five days a week, from 7:30am to 5:00pm. Additionally, there are several night practical exercises that extend the classes until approximately 11:00pm.
Financial aid is not available through the POST Academy. However, if you are a veteran you may be eligible for V.A. educational benefits.
POST is working with academic facilities in the state which offer the peace officer certification program. Financial Aid may be available through these programs. For specific information regarding these programs, contact the academic facility directly. A list of participating institutions is available on this site in the satellite academy section.
If you are presently a peace officer working in another state, you may apply to take a waiver exam for peace officer certification in the state of Utah. Contact POST In-Service (801) 965-4142 for an application packet, study material, and a date and time to take the exam.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact post at (801) 965-4595.
410 West 9800 South - Sandy , Utah 84070
Tel: 801-256-2300 - Fax: 801-256-0600