Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer―Career Certificate
The purpose of this 518-hour program is to train students who want a dual certification in law enforcement and corrections. To take the following courses, students must provide evidence they have completed a Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training program and passed the State Officer Certification examination. Upon satisfactory completion of the courses listed, students will be eligible to take the State Officer Certification exam for Law Enforcement Officers. Successful scores on both state exams enable the student to receive dual certification as a correctional officer and as a law enforcement officer. This course is the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission approved Correctional Officer Crossover Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program.
Prerequisite Program Requirements
- A minimum of two months prior the an academy start date, candidates should have completed all requirements for the academy
- All candidates must successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) in Law Enforcement prior to acceptance into the program. This test is offered through PHSC Career and Testing Services and a fee is charged.
- All candidates must meet entry requirements, which include a polygraph examination
- If a candidate is currently employed as a Correctional Officer, a background check by the employing agency may be accepted in place of the candidate completing certain entry requirements
- Application packets will be provided by an academy coordinator upon request
Program Code: APP-CTL
| CJK 0001 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | .33 tech. cr. (10 clock hours) |
| CJK 0012 | Legal | 2.07 tech. cr. (62 clock hours) |
| CJK 0013 | Interactions in a Diverse Community | 1.33 tech. cr. (40 clock hours) |
| CJK 0014 | Interviewing and Reporting Writing | 1.87 tech. cr. (56 clock hours) |
| CJK 0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 1.60 tech. cr. (48 clock hours) |
| CJK 0064 | Fundamentals of Patrol | 1.17 tech. cr. (35 clock hours) |
| CJK 0065 | Calls for Service | 1.2 tech. cr. (36 clock hours) |
| CJK 0077 | Criminal Investigations | 1.67 tech. cr. (50 clock hours) |
| CJK 0078 | Crime Scene to Courtroom | 1.17 tech. cr. (35 clock hours) |
| CJK 0084 | DUI Traffic Stops | .80 tech cr. (24 clock hours) |
| CJK 0087 | Traffic Stops | 1.00 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| CJK 0088 | Traffic Crash Investigations | 1.07 tech. cr. (32 clock hours) |
| CJK 0092 | Critical Incidents | 1.47 tech. cr. (44 clock hours) |
| CJK 0393 | Crossover Program Updates | .27 tech. cr. (8 clock hours) |
| CJK 0422 | Dart-Firing Stun Gun | .27 tech. cr. (8 clock hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 17.29-518