Apply to the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy at Walters State Community College.
A complete application includes all items that are listed below under Complete Application Checklist.
Please Note: Upon completion of the application you may receive a letter of acceptance, however this only indicates being accepted to Walters State Community College. You will receive a call to set up an interview with the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Faculty and Staff approximately one week prior to the interview dates.
Required Application Forms and Documents
Complete Application includes all of the following applicable documents:
DD214 can be used as proof for immunizations
Psychological Examination by a Tennessee Licenses Psychologist
Valid for 6 Months
Medical Examination* in the current year by a Tennessee Licensed Physician
Valid for 6 Months
*Note: Each student must arrange and pay for his/her own physical and psychological examination prior to the application deadline unless he/she is representing a department. Both of these examinations must be administered by a Tennessee licensed professional. The medical exams is valid for six months.
Official High School Transcript in Sealed Envelope
"Official" means that it must be sent directly from the school attended to Walters State in a sealed envelope.
According to the rules of the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission, Rule # 1110-2-03 (1) (C), one of the pre-employment requirements is that the person must be a high school graduate or possess equivalent. No waivers will be granted for minimum education requirements. Therefore, we will not register anyone for the Basic Law Enforcement Officer until we have proof of the GED, or regular high school diploma, or college diploma on file.
(all colleges attended if applicable)
Register Online with IdentoGO
Valid for 6 Months
Follow the instructions listed here: IdentoGO Instructions
All non-law enforcement candidates (those not sponsored by a Law Enforcement agency)
may be placed on a waiting list if the class is full.
All non-law enforcement candidates will be called for an interview a week prior to
the following dates:
| Class | Date |
|---|---|
|
Class 135 |
TBD |
|
Class 136 |
TBD |
|
Class 137 |
TBD |
|
Class 138 |
TBD |
Questions about the application process or documents? Please contact:
Students attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy and applying for GI Bill®* benefits, will need to contact Terry Harris at 423.585.6896 at least 6 - 8 weeks prior to the starting date.
* GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Veterans Affairs Certifying Process
Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Niswonger Campus
221 N. College Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Office: 423.798.7950
Fax: 423.798.7959
All Day