Degree and Certificate Programs

Criminal Justice, Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (5676)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

This program is designed specifically to provide the training needed for Corrections Officers to transition to Law Enforcement officers by giving the students the basic knowledge and understanding required to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the police patrol person.

Specific areas of instruction will include vehicle operations, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, police community relations, and traffic control. This instruction will build on the skills and knowledge they have already obtained through the corrections officer curriculum that they must have successfully completed in the past. The program is limited to Florida certified Corrections Officers and a valid driver’s license is required.

Note: For information call 904.713.4900.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
CJD 0723 Vehicle Operations	32	1.00
CJD 0730 Law Enforcement Legal III	32	1.00
CJD 0731 Law Enforcement Patrol	64	2.00
CJD 0732 Law Enforcement Traffic	46	1.50
CJD 0734 Law Enforcement Investigations	64	2.00
CJD 0781 Cross-Over Correctional	48	1.50
Total Contact Hours	286	9.00