Law Enforcement Officer (5744)
Law enforcement requires a commitment to the well-being of others and the courage to protect them in the face of danger.
Florida Community College’s tactical Law Enforcement program can adequately prepare you for transition into any department, office or agency. Police officer, detective, highway patrol; canine corps; special weapons and tactics (SWAT) and fish and wildlife officer are all open to you.
You will train at our Northeast Regional Criminal Justice Training Center with local, state, and federal officers. The scenario-based facility is one of the best in the world. It has a track for fast driving in wet conditions and speed chases, live-fire training, a diving tank for search and rescue training, a mock courtroom, an interview room with one-way glass, and jail cells. You learn to process inmates, put them into restraints, and experience the kinds of criminal behaviors you are likely to encounter. Classes are available days, evening, full time or part time.
Florida Community College partners with an involved advisory committee of leaders in the law enforcement community in Duval and Nassau County at the Northeast Regional Criminal Justice Training Center. Twice a year, open house recruitment fairs allow you to apply for programs and positions with numerous local and state agencies, as well as the FBI.
By the year 2014, law enforcement expects to add nearly 150,000 new officers and agents. Your Florida Community College credentials virtually guarantee employment. To date, we have a 100% hiring rate.
Police and sheriff’s patrol officers average $46,000 annually, and can reach $115,000 with advancement to supervisor, plus an excellent health insurance plan and generous retirement benefits.
This program is accredited by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and completion of the program qualifies you to sit for State certification exams.
Upon successful completion of the law enforcement basic recruitment
training, students may receive up to 27 hours of college credit
toward the Criminal Justice Technology (2239) associate
degree program. See the program description for credit award requirements.
As part of the application process, students are required to:
- Take and pass the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
- Have a driving history check
- Pass drug screening
- Have agility testing and medical examination
- Pass polygraph and background investigations
- 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 $1,496 (for Florida residents as of 7/06).
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 |
Firearms |
80 |
2.5 |
| CJK 0050 |
Defensive Tactics |
80 |
2.5 |
| CJK 0060 |
CMS Patrol |
57 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0070 |
CMS Investigations |
53 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0075 |
CMS Investigating Offenses |
40 |
1.5 |
| CJK 0080 |
CMS Traffic Stops |
62 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0085 |
CMS Traffic Crash
Investigations |
32 |
1.0 |
| CJK 0090 |
Tactical Applications |
54 |
2.0 |
| CJK 0095 |
Criminal Justice Special
Topics |
20 |
0.5 |
| CJK 0421 |
Dart-Firing Stun Gun Use |
6 |
0.5 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
766 |
26 |
If the students enroll in an internship or cooperative education class and are seeking experience at a law enforcement agency or facility
under Children and Family Services then a background check is performed by the law enforcement agency or facility and the student may be
denied employment (paid or non-paid) based on their criminal record.
