Criminal Justice Advance Training Academy

The Criminal Justice Institute at Palm Beach State College offers a range of training opportunities for both civilian trainees and veteran law enforcement or corrections officers. Learn more below about how these continuing education programs can help you advance your career in criminal justice.  

Jump to:  Exemption from Training (EFT)  |  Police Service Aide Academy  |  Advanced Training & Special Courses

Exemption from Training (EFT)

For more information on EFT registration, email Phil Berlingo at berlingp@pbsc.edu or call 561-868-3378.

EFT for Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers

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.

 

EFT for Out-of-State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement or Correction Officers

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 

 

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Police Service Aide Academy

This academy prepares non-sworn civilian officers to be hired by a Florida Law Enforcement Agency as a traffic accident investigation officer.

Graduates will be prepared to become non-sworn, civilian traffic accident investigation officers. Job titles may include Police Service Aide or Community Service Aide.

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Florida driver’s license

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Advanced Training and Special Courses

Registration must be through your agency training department/coordinator. Registrations must be emailed on Authorization to Attend from agency letterhead to: CJTRAINING@pbsc.edu

Once approved by PBSC Advanced Training Department, Agency Training Liaisons will receive a registration link and password for attendees to register on Eventbrite.

Registration Contact: Edgar Richard
richarde@pbsc.edu  |  561-868-3773