Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (5756)

Workforce Certificate

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.

Application Procedure

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 physical agility testing
• Have a health physical and medical examination
• Be 19 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalency degree
• Be an American citizen

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. For more information call 904.713.4900.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement

By the year 2014, law enforcement will add 145,000 new officers and agents. Twice a year, open house recruitment fairs allow you to apply for programs and positions with numerous agencies.

Annual Salaries

Police officers average $36,000 annually.

Certification

Completion of the program makes you eligible to sit for the State of Florida Law Enforcement exam.

Articulation

Your work force credits may apply toward the Criminal Justice Technology degree program.

Cost

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

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
CJK 0221	Correctional Cross–Over to Law Enforcement Introduction and Legal	47	1.57
CJK 0222	Correctional Cross–Over to Law Enforcement Communications	56	1.87
CJK 0223	Correctional Cross–Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues	32	1.07
CJK 0020	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	48	1.60
CJK 0061	CMS Patrol I	58	1.94
CJK 0062	CMS Patrol II	40	1.34
CJK 0076	CMS Scene Investigations	24	.80
CJK 0071	CMS Criminal Investigations	56	1.87
CJK 0081	CMS Traffic Stops	48	1.60
CJK 0086	CMS Traffic Crash Investigations	32	1.07
CJK 0212	Cross–Over Correctional to Law Enforcement CMS High Liability	8	.27
CJK 0422	Dart–Firing Stun Gun Use	40	.27
	Total Contact Hours	457	15.47

Record of Conviction of a Crime

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.

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