As our nation's prisons become increasingly overcrowded, the need for experienced corrections and detention officers continues to grow. Our goal is to assist you in developing and enhancing the occupational skills necessary to succeed throughout every phase of your career.

Officers who know how to keep our communities safe and secure are in continual demand. Our instructors are experienced criminal justice professionals who are committed to helping you succeed both educationally and professionally. 

Training provided for NC Department of Public Safety and County Detention Facilities employees emphasizes officer safety and inmate security.

If you are interested in a career as a Correctional Officer, click on the link provided: Correctional Officer.

If you are interested in a career as a Detention Officer, click on the link provided: Detention Officer.

Fee waivers:

Classes are fee waived for North Carolina certified corrections and detention staff and sworn law enforcement. 

Training Locations: 

Wake County Law Enforcement Training Center (Map). Wake County Fire Arms Education and Training Center (Map) Public Safety Education Campus (Map).   

Contact us:

Lori Wright [email protected] | 919-866-6119 Administrative Assistant

Landon Hicks [email protected] | 919-866-6521 Instructor/Coordinator

Andrew Graham [email protected] | 919-866-5830 Instructor/Coordinator

Search State-wide Public Safety Training Calendar

• Click on NC Community College Public Safety Training Calendar
• Use drop-downlist to enter Subject and College
• Then click submit