Training Academy

This 10-week academy prepares recruits for life as a correctional officer. Subjects taught include drill & ceremony, first aid & CPR, fire prevention, state and federal law, department regulations, defensive tactics, defensive driving, handcuffing, report writing, court room testimony and firearms training.

The two highlights of any academy are Family Night and graduation. Taking place near the end of the academy, Family Night allows loved ones to meet academy staff and other department employees in a relaxed setting. Academy graduation celebrates the accomplishments of the class and welcomes them, as new correctional officers, into the Essex County Sheriff’s Department family.

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