Scheduling for Academy Training 
When a public safety professional is hired they must become certified in their discipline. The first step to Certification is attending basic training and completing the appropriate field training manual. Class Schedules are detailed below followed by required forms and the Attending the Academy requirements.
Officers promoted into a supervisory or management role are required to attend the Supervisory Leadership Academy (SLA) or Organized Management Leadership Academy (OLMA) within 1 year of promotion. There is an equivalency option detailed in the Leadership Equivalency forms (F21 and F22)
Academy Classes
It may appear seats are available in classes; however this is not a guarantee. The number of available seats are provided to assist you in planning.
***Weeks students will not be on campus due to holidays and/or in-service weeks are below (subject to change)***
Please plan accordingly, as the student will be back at your Agency during these times
2025:
(February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025) - exceptions: BT147 & BCL064 (June 23, 2025- June 27, 2025) - (June 30, 2025- July 4, 2025) (November 24, 2025 - November 28, 2025) (December 22, 2025 - December 26, 2025) - (December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026)
2026:
(December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026) (June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026) - (June 29, 2026 - July 3, 2026) (November 23, 2026- November 27, 2026) (December 21, 2026 - December 25, 2026) - (December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027)
CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON.
Click on the plus(+) next to a class to see additional details.
Attending the Academy
All courses have testing components. DPSST is committed to serving test takers with disabilities and health-related needs by providing service and reasonable accommodations that are appropriate given the purpose of the test. Any exam candidate with a documented disability may be eligible for nonstandard testing accommodations. If you believe you may need any adjustments, modifications or accommodations, you should contact the Academy Training Coordinator listed in the email that you will receive from DPSST or DPSST main reception at (503) 378-2100 one week prior to the start of the class date to request suitable arrangements.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Students will receive a separate email from training staff regarding class assignments to be completed prior to attendance. This email will be sent to the work email provided on the application for training.
- Review the Student Rules and Regulations.
- LODGING RESERVATIONS ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED YOUR RESERVATION WITH DORM RECEPTION! If you need a room, you must email DPSST.DormReservations@dpsst.oregon.gov no later than 1:00 PM the Friday before class begins and include your name, gender, class number, and the dates you will be staying. Once received, dorm reception will send you a confirmation with check-in instructions and a code for entrance. Please note that due to an increased number of students on campus you may be assigned a roommate.
- Bring personal items such as soap, towels, etc. Refer to the Student Rules and Regulations document.
Upon Arrival at the Academy
- Report to the Academy at 8:00 a.m. on the first morning of class
- Wear business attire or your agency uniform durring all academic classes; NO JEANS.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
Information for Veterans
- By attending this basic academy, you may qualify for Veterans benefits through the GI Bill. Click here to learn more.
Prior to Arrival
- Review the DPSST Student Rules & Regulations.
- Students will receive an email from the Academy Training department 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class with detailed information and instructions for class check-in.
- Students will receive another email from the Academy Training department 3 business days prior to the beginning of class with a link to their Student Manual and Student Portal/Testing information.
- Note: Emails will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training. If you do not receive an email from us, please contact the Class Coordinator or the Academy Training Support Specialist at 503-428-6956.
First Day of Class
Students will receive a separate email from training staff with course materials and information regarding test procedures and preparation. This email will be sent to the student's work email provided on the F5 Application for Training.