Criminal Justice

Admission Requirements: This is a limited access program.

This course is for previously Florida certified Law Enforcement Officers seeking certification as Florida certified Law Enforcement officers. You must possess a current and valid CJSTC Form #76 (Exemption-From-Training) issued by a Training Center or LE Agency.  This course consists of the demonstration of proficiency in the four high liability areas: Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Vehicle Operations, Firearms as well as state examination preparation.

Completion Requirements: Successful demonstration of proficiency in all four high liability areas. (Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Vehicle Operations and Firearms). Contact hours: 76

There are no refunds once the course begins.

This is a limited access program

Law Enforcement or correctional officers from another state, a federal agency or an inactive Florida officer may be able to obtain Florida certification without attending a full basic recruit academy in Florida if they:

1. Successfully complete an EFT Evaluation proving they attended basic training in specific subjects and were employed full time as an officer for at least 1 full year that ended not more than 8 years ago.

2. Attend a Proficiency Demonstration training course in high-liability physical skills.

3. Pass the Florida State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE).  You must complete each step before going on to the next. 

If you successfully complete all three steps; you may be certified as an officer in Florida. Contact hours: 76