Field Training Officer Academy
This 40 hour course presents the FTO model (sometimes called the San Jose Model program) to field trainers engaged in training those who have recently completed the BLEA, Corrections or Equivalency academies. Classroom topics will include:
- The composition and components of the FTO program
- Adult learning theories, principles and styles
- Developing and presenting lesson materials
- The Coach-Pupil Method of instruction
- Duties and responsibilities of program personnel
- Use of evaluation tools (DOR, SEG)
To register for the course, contact your Training Manager to assign the training to you via Acadis.
Upcoming classes are listed below. Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the class. Selections will be completed four weeks prior to the class; those accepted into the class will receive a notification at that time.
(206) 786- 8957
Who can attend our classes?
This course is available to those that are actively employed as a Field Training Officer.Dress Code
Visitors attending training at the WSCJTC are encouraged to wear their agency logo shirt/uniform or agency ID badge while on campus.
Visitors not wearing agency identification can attend classes in
business casual attire. They will need to check in at the front desk and
wear a clip-on visitor's identification card.
Uniforms, agency logo clothing or business casual attire is appropriate for classroom wear.
Schedule
Class will be held Monday through Friday.
Dates and locations are listed below.
Cancellation
Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class. Send an email to appliedskills@cjtc.wa.gov to cancel your registration.
$95 no show or late cancellation fee.
Training sessions
Session | Session Title | Dates & Hours | Location | Status | Cost |
0681-53 | FTO Academy | 4/4/2023 - 4/7/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Pasco Police Department 215 West Sylvester St Pasco, WA 99301 |
Open | $95 |
0681-52 | FTO Academy | 4/17/2023 - 4/21/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Kent Police Fire Training Center 24523 116th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98030 |
Open | $95 |
0681-51 | FTO Academy | 4/17/2023 - 4/21/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Nisqually Public Safety 11702 Yelm Highway SE Olympia, WA 98513 |
Open | $95 |
0681-43 | FTO Academy | 5/8/2023 - 5/12/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Wenatchee Police Department 140 South Mission Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
Open | $95 |
0681-56 | FTO Academy | 6/12/2023 - 6/16/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Pierce County Sheriff's Office- West Precinct 465 Shandon Wright Way S. Tacoma, WA 98444 |
Open | $95 |
0681-48 | FTO Academy | 8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Richland Police Department 871 George Washington Way Richland, WA 99352 |
Open | $95 |
0681-50 | FTO Academy | 10/30/2023 - 11/3/2023
Class Hours: 0800 - 1700 |
Grant County Sheriff's Training Office 1274 Lowry Street Moses Lake, WA 98837 |
Open | $95 |