Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer
Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (P430125)
This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time or part-time Law Enforcement Officers. A student enrolling in this program must possess current certification as a correctional officer in accordance with Chapters 943, F.S., and 11B-35, F.A.C.
The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority of the FDLE CJSTC; basic laws and legal procedures; law enforcement operations; investigation knowledge and skills; laws, rules and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and restraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relation skills.
For the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer, and Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer programs prospective students should be aware that in order to obtain certification in these areas they must complete their training program, pass the state License exam and be employed by a law enforcement agency.
OCPs | Title | Course # | Hours |
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Introduction to Law Enforcement | CJK0001 | 10 |
Legal | CJK0012 | 62 | |
Interactions With a Diverse Community | CJK0013 | 40 | |
Interviewing and Report Writing | CJK0014 | 56 | |
Fundamentals of Patrol | CJK0064 | 35 | |
Calls for Service | CJK0065 | 36 | |
Criminal Investigations | CJK0077 | 50 | |
Crime Scene to Courtroom | CJK0078 | 35 | |
Critical Incidents | CJK0092 | 44 | |
Traffic Stops | CJK0087 | 30 | |
DUI Traffic Stops | CJK0084 | 24 | |
Traffic Crash Investigations | CJK0088 | 32 | |
Cross-Over Program Updates | CJK0393 | 8 | |
CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | CJK0020 | 48 | |
Dart- Firing Stun Gun | CJK0422 | 8 | |
Program Length: | 518 Hours |
Course Prerequisites
- School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
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A physical training pre-test is required
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Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
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Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
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Physical Exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
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One (1) day orientation process