Training Director
Training Academy
Meet the Team
The Training Academy of the Oklahoma County Detention Center comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience and robust qualifications, collectively steering the organization into the future.
With years of cumulative expertise and backgrounds encompassing a diverse range of skills, the team is well-equipped to address complex challenges within the criminal justice system. With a shared commitment to the highest standards of safety, fairness, and accountability, the team collaborates to implement innovative education and modernize the Detention Center's academy practices.
Instructor
Billy Pennington
Training Executive Assistant
Lashaunda Rose
Cadet Detention Academy
Training in Action
200+
Hours of comprehensive academy instruction
400+
Hours of supervised on-the-job training
Training Academy
Get to Know Us
At the Oklahoma County Detention Center, we take pride in being the top detention center in the state.
Our Cadet Detention Academy is renowned for providing the best initial training to our officers, with over 200 hours of comprehensive instruction, followed by over 400 hours of on-the-job training.
We believe this level of training is essential to ensure that our officers are fully equipped to handle the demands of the job.
Our commitment to safety and security is unwavering, and we strive to provide a safe environment for both our staff and inmates.
If you're looking to make a difference in your community, join our team today and become a part of something great.
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