Workforce Certificate

Law Enforcement Officer (5742)

IMPORTANT: The curriculum for this program will be changing within the next few months. You must contact the program manager at 904.713.4900 before attempting to register for classes.

This program provides job training to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the police officer. Areas of instruction include constitutional and criminal law, criminal evidence, court organization and procedures, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, police community relations, traffic control, juvenile procedures, civil disorders, first aid, defensive tactics and firearms training.

This program provides job training to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the police officer. Areas of instruction include constitutional and criminal law, criminal evidence, court organization and procedures, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, police community relations, traffic control, juvenile procedures, civil disorders, first aid, defensive tactics and firearms training.

Job Growth: Faster than the average; job opportunities are expected to be excellent.

Average Salary: Median annual earnings for law enforcement officers in 2002 were $42,000.

Application Procedure

As part of the application process, students are required to take and pass the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT), a driving history check, drug screening, medical examination, polygraph, background investigations, agility testing and oral interview. Students also must be at least 19 years of age, have a valid driver's license and be an American citizen. For more information call 904.713.4900.

Curriculum

Professional Courses
CJK 0005 Introduction to Law Enforcement (40/1.3)
CJK 0010 Human Issues (74/2.5)
CJK 0015 Communications (70/2.3)
CJK 0020 Vehicle Operations (40/1.3)
CJK 0030 First Responder to Emergencies (60/2)
CJK 0040 Firearms (80/2.7)
CJK 0050 Defensive Tactics (100/3.3)
CJK 0060 Patrol (55/1.8)
CJK 0070 Investigations (53/1.8)
CJK 0075 Investigating Offenses (34/1.1)
CJK 0080 Traffic Stops (47/1.6)
CJK 0085 Traffic Crash Investigations (32/1.1)
CJK 0090 Tactical Applications (54/1.8)

Total Credit Hours: 739 contact hours/24.6 workforce credits

Notes
Upon successful completion of the law enforcement basic recruitment training, students may receive up to 28 hours of college credit depending upon the program of study. To receive this credit, 9 credit hours must be successfully completed at Florida Community College, including CCJ 2488 Ethics in Criminal Justice.

At the discretion of the dean, a waiver of prerequisites for this course may be obtained at the request of an agency or based upon the classes needed of an out-of-state officer entering into the Florida certification program.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $1,400 (for Florida residents as of 7/04).