Workforce Certificate

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (5676)

This is a limited access program. This program provides the training needed for corrections officers to transition to law enforcement officers by providing 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. The average annual salary for law enforcement officers is $30,000. For information call 904.713.4900.

Certification and Licensing
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the state exam.

Application

• The program is limited to Florida certified corrections officers and a valid driver’s license is required.
• In addition to the Florida Community College application form, students must also complete a Criminal Justice application.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $510 (for Florida residents as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
CJD 0723	Vehicle Operations	32	1.0
CJD 0730	Law Enforcement Legal III	32	1.0
CJD 0731	Law Enforcement Patrol	64	2.0
CJD 0732	Law Enforcement Traffic	46	1.5
CJD 0734	Law Enforcement Investigations	64	2.0
CJD 0781	Cross-Over from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer	48	1.5
	Total Contact Hours	286	9.0