Workforce Development | Public Safety
Detention Officer Training
ACC is approved by the N.C. Criminal Justice Commission and the N.C. Sheriff鈥檚 Standards to deliver initial certification for detention officers as well as in-service training for detention officers.
The DOCC course is required in order to become a certified detention officer in NC. Students must be Sponsored by a NC Sheriff鈥檚 Department to take this course. Please call your local Sheriff鈥檚 Department for employment opportunities.
Any student needing accommodations must submit all required paperwork (both ACC鈥檚 and NC Sheriff鈥檚 Standards) to the School Director at least 3 weeks prior to the first day of class.
Detention Officer Classes for 2025:
Questions? Contact Us.
Steve Foust
Director of Detention & Telecommunicator
Steve.Foust@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4324