The Kansas Sheriffs’ Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to continue offering the Kansas Jail Training Academy, a full five days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by trained NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification.

5-DAYS OF TRAINING

$500/person*

(includes lodging + 3 meals/day!)

*A 3.25% Registration/Processing Fee will be added at checkout for each attendee.

All registrations must be paid with Credit Card and time of registration in order to secure a spot.

If you cannot pay by credit card, please call NIJO at (801) 810-5245 to make payment arrangements with 14 days of registration.

Three sessions available for 2025:

SESSION #14 - May 19-23, 2025 - Registration deadline: April 10th

SESSION #15 - August 11-15, 2025 - Registration deadline: September 5th

SESSION #16 - November 10-14, 2025 - Registration deadline: October 4th