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.
• 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.
  • Application will be available 60 days prior to the start of the session.
• Successfully complete the P.O.W.E.R. Test on site.
  Click here for: Explanation of the Test and Preparation Methods

Upcoming Part Time Sessions 

Program Cost 

All tuition and fees set by the ILETSB are subject to change.