Instructor Training

Listed below are available instructor certification and re-certification classes. Classes are listed in alphabetical order. Students may be registered by mail, e-mail: tameka.guild@hampton.gov, or FAX: (757) 595-1801 with the academy registrar. No TRACER registrations are accepted at this academy. All registrations must be filled out on our website and submitted to the registrar. ALL DEPARTMENT AND MEMBER AGENCY REGISTRATIONS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE TRAINING COORDINATORS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER AGENCY PLEASE CALL THE REGISTRAR. ATTENTION: When registering for any Instructor Re-Cert Class and On-Line Instructor Re-Cert Classes please make sure you have completed your Instructor Instruction Hours Form prior to registering for the class. It must be attached to the registration form and approved by the Executive Director. Once approved the Registrar will confirm class. If you are due in 2018 (8 Hours) teaching hours are needed for each specialty.

Field Training Officer School 2026	Course Details	Add Course to List
Classification: Instructor Training Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy When: Multiple Dates (2026) May 18-21, 2026 August 10-13, 2026 Time: 0700-1545 Description: This class will be conducted from 0700-1545. This school is designed to provide the experienced criminal justice officer with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly and effectively train and formally evaluate probationary trainees. This certification has a required written test based on DCJS standards. Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process In-Service Credit: 30 career/2 legal Max Students: 40
General Instructor School 2026	Course Details	Add Course to List
Classification: Instructor Training Where: HRCJTA When: Multiple Dates (2026) April 13-17, 2026 October 5-9, 2026 Time: 0700-1545 Description: This class will be conducted from 0700-1545. This course is designed to meet the training requirement for the Certification of Criminal Justice Instructors as set forth in the DCJS Reference Manual. The goal of the program is to prepare the criminal justice trainer with the basic skills necessary to research, design, prepare, present, and evaluate a block of instruction. This class requires a minimum of two years’ experience in a criminal justice agency to attend. *Due to the limited number of days, the student will be required to complete work outside of class. Dress Code* Students attending in-service and specialized courses shall wear a departmental uniform or, at their option, civilian attire. Uniforms shall conform to departmental policies. Civilian attire, if worn, must conform to standard departmental policies. Jeans, shorts, tank tops, muscle t-shirts, midriff shirts, sleeveless shirts, and clothing that displays any profane, vulgar, or abusive language or artwork are prohibited. Students are encouraged to follow their agency policy on dress code while at a training assignment. Remember you are at work, although off-site. Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process In-Service Credit: 34 career/2 legal Max Students: 40

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