The POST Academy is the only residential academy in the state; which promotes an enhanced learning process, team orientation, and the formation of long lasting friendships. The Training Division has the responsibility to train Category I, II and III peace officers, along with the development of curriculum for all basic training academies in Nevada. The academy runs with Category I peace officers staying for approximately 17 weeks, Category II/III peace officers runs appoximately 7 weeks.
Cadets must maintain an 80% or better overall academic average and all cadets must pass the POST Physical Fitness Test (PPFT) to graduate. The hours of classroom training experienced by the cadets includes such topics as court security, counter-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and numerous sessions of scenario based training. Cadets are administered three PPRTs; one at the start of the academy, at mid-term, and at the end of the academy. All cadets participate in the basic boxing program as part of their physical fitness improvement program.