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 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: CC-CTL
| CJK 0002 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | .40 tech. cr. (12 clock hours) |
| CJK 0018 | Legal | 2.13 tech. cr. (64 clock hours) |
| CJK 0019 | Interviewing and Report Writing | 1.87 tech. cr. (56 clock hours) |
| CJK 0020 | Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 1.60 tech. cr. (48 clock hours) |
| CJK 0063 | Fundamentals of Patrol | 1.33 tech. cr. (40 clock hours) |
| CJK 0403 | DUI Traffic Stops | .8 tech. cr. (24 clock hours) |
| CJK 0401 | Traffic Stops | .80 tech. cr. (24 clock hours) |
| CJK 0402 | Traffic Crash Investigations | 1 tech. cr. (30 clock hours) |
| CJK 0093 | Critical Incidents | 1.47 tech. cr. (44 clock hours) |
| CJK 0393 | Crossover Program Updates | .27 tech. cr. (8 clock hours) |
| CJK 0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun | .13 tech. cr. (4 clock hours) |
| CJK 0016 | Communications | .80 tech. cr. (24 clock hours) |
| CJK 0021 | Serving Your Community | 1.13 tech. cr. (34 clock hours) |
| CJK 0072 | Crimes Against Persons | 1.60 tech. cr. (48 clock hours) |
| CJK 0073 | Crimes Against Property and Society | .40 tech. cr. (12 clock hours) |
| CJK 0079 | Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations | 1.13 tech. cr. (34 clock hours) |
| CJK 0400 | Traffic Incidents | .4 tech. cr. (12 clock hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 17.26-518