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
A	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
A physical training pre-test is required
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
Physical Exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
One (1) day orientation process

Program Times

Days and times may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200 ext. 2152) for schedules.

Program Costs

Estimated for Florida Residents

Tuition: $1,440.04

Law Enforcement Lab Fee: $375

Uniforms: $400

Total: $2,215.04

Estimated for Non-Residents

Tuition: $6,024.34

Law Enforcement Supply Fee: $375

Uniforms: $400

Total: $6,799.34

Industry Salaries

Salary Rate: $26,00 - $31,000

Pensacola Average: $42, 681.60

State Average: $59,342.40

National Average: $56,100

Criminal Justice Contact Information

Phone: 850-941-6200 Ext. 2152

Location: REGION 1 | FDLE Criminal Justice Training Center #70

Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer