Latest ACJ cadet class sworn in as correctional officers

Published on June 06, 2025

Diplomas and badges were awarded to the new correctional officers.

Family members, Allegheny County Jail staff and other invited guests packed the Contact Visits Room at the jail last week to celebrate as the newest cadet class graduated and were sworn in as correctional officers.

Sgt. Randy Justice led the cadets through the often demanding, sometimes grueling, nine-week program during which cadets must successfully complete a physical agility test, classroom work and other training.

The Rev. Dr. Tami Hooker welcomed the new correctional officers and offered words of prayer for their success and safety.

Magisterial District Court Judge James Hanley swore in the new officers and congratulated them on the achievement.

Warden Trevor Wingard also congratulated the new officers and offered some words of advice.

The graduation ceremony ended with a luncheon for the cadets and their families.

Anyone interested in applying to be a correctional officer, or in filling any of the additional career opportunities at the jail can visit Join ACJ.

ACJ Warden Trevor Wingard addresses the cadet class.

ACJ Warden Trevor Wingard addresses the cadet class.

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Cadets line up to receive their badges and certificates.

Cadets line up to receive their badges and certificates.

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Class Speaker Rocco Derenzo addresses the graduation attendees.

Class Speaker Rocco Derenzo addresses the graduation attendees.

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Diplomas and badges were awarded to the new correctional officers.

Diplomas and badges were awarded to the new correctional officers.

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Judge James Hanley addresses the ACJ cadets.

Judge James Hanley addresses the ACJ cadets.

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Judge James Hanley administers the oath to the ACJ cadets.

Judge James Hanley administers the oath to the ACJ cadets.

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Rocco Derenzo addresses his cadet classmates.

Rocco Derenzo addresses his cadet classmates.

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Sgt. Randy Justice speaks to the cadet class.

Sgt. Randy Justice speaks to the cadet class.

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The ACJ cadets take the oath to become correctional officers.

The ACJ cadets take the oath to become correctional officers.

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Media inquiries may be directed to Jesse Geleynse, Public Information Officer for the Allegheny County Jail
jesse.geleynse@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-350-1267 or 412-760-4760 (cell).

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