Law Enforcement Officer (5752)

Workforce Certificate

This program provides job training to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of a 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.

Note: In addition to the membership application above (“Apply for this Program Now”), students must also follow the Application Procedure for this program.

Prerequisite

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.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement

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.

Annual Salaries

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.

Accreditation and Certification

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.

Application

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.

Articulation

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 associate degree program. See the program description for credit award requirements.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $1,496 (tuition rated for for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
CJK 0007	Introduction to Law Enforcement	11	.50
CJK 0008	Legal	69	2.50
CJK 0017	Communications	76	2.50
CJK 0011	Human Issues	40	1.50
CJK 0061	Patrol I	58	2.00
CJK 0062	Patrol II	40	1.50
CJK 0076	Crime Scene Investigations	24	1.00
CJK 0071	Criminal Investigations	56	2.00
CJK 0081	Traffic Stops	48	1.50
CJK 0086	Traffic Crash Investigations	32	1.00
CJK 0020	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48	1.50
CJK 0031	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	40	1.50
CJK 0040	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80	2.50
CJK 0051	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	80	2.50
CJK 0422	Dart-Firing Stun Gun Use	8	.50
CJK 0096	Law Enforcement Officer Fitness Training	60	2.00
	Total Contact Hours	770	26.50

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