The part-time academy is for officers who have been hired as a part-time employee of an Illinois Police agency. If you have not been hired as a part-time employee of an Illinois Police agency, please see the Intern information. The part-time academy is primarily a web-based course, but meets approximately every other Saturday and Sunday for nine months, in order to facilitate certain practical training that cannot be conducted on-line. Attendance at the Saturday and Sunday sessions are required.
To attend the Southwestern Illinois Part Time Police Academy, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be hired as a part-time employee of an Illinois Police agency.
- Your agency must call the Academy office at (618) 222-5396 and make a reservation for the next part-time academy session.
- Accurately complete a Southwestern Illinois Police Academy Application.
- Successfully complete the P.O.W.E.R. Test on site.
- APPLICATIONS WILL BE RELEASED 60 DAYS BEFORE START DATE OF THE SESSION.
Upcoming Part Time Sessions
Part Time Session 36 – In Session
| Application Deadline | Friday, August 1, 2025 |
| POWER Test | Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 am |
| Start Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Graduation Date | Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
Part Time Session 37 – Seats Available
| Application Deadline | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| POWER Test | Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:00 am |
| Start Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Graduation Date | Saturday, July 10, 2027 |
Program Cost (Paid to SILEC)
| Tuition | $2,200.00 |
All tuition and fees set by the ILETSB are subject to change.
Contact information:
Police Academy Office: 618-222-5396
Address: 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226
SILEC Office: 618-277-1550
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