Law Enforcement Officer (5744)
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.
Growth in law enforcement is expected to be faster than the average;
job opportunities are expected to be excellent. Median annual earnings
for law enforcement officers in 2002 were $42,000.
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, criminal background investigations, agility testing and oral
interview. All students must have attained either a high school diploma or equivalency degree (certificates of completion are not acceptable). 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.
Estimated tuition is $1,450 (for Florida residents as of 7/05).
Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| CJK 0006 |
Introduction and Law |
67 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0010 |
Human Issues |
50 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0015 |
Communications |
77 |
2.5 |
| CJK 0020 |
CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations |
48 |
1.5 |
| CJK 0031 |
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers |
40 |
1.5 |
| CJK 0040 |
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms |
80 |
2.5 |
| CJK 0050 |
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics |
80 |
2.5 |
| CJK 0060 |
Patrol |
57 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0070 |
Investigations |
53 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0075 |
Investigating Offenses |
40 |
1.5 |
| CJK 0080 |
Traffic Stops |
62 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0085 |
Traffic Crash Investigations |
32 |
1.0 |
| CJK 0090 |
Tactical Applications |
54 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0095 |
Criminal Justice Special Topics |
20 |
0.5 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
760 |
25.5 |
Upon successful completion of the law enforcement basic recruitment
training, students may receive up to 34 hours of college credit
toward the
Criminal Justice Officer Administration (2139) associate
degree program. See the program description for credit award requirements.
