Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer, Clock Hour Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: CJBAT Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test
Academic Community: PBSA Public Safety
Program Code: LEA2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0107
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743010711
- Leads to state or Organizational License or Certification: State Officer Certification Examination - Auxiliary Law Enforcement
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $100
- Where to take the exam: Florida Department of Law Enforcement
This certificate program provides the student with minimum standards training to become a Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer. Auxiliary officers work with police or sheriff agencies and provide assistance to certified officers and law enforcement agency staff. Applicants must successfully complete the basic abilities test (BAT) for Law Enforcement.
For testing information (BAT) contact Brevard Police Testing Center at (321) 433-5638. For applications and program inquiries, contact the program coordinator (321) 433-5075. Training is conducted at the Melbourne Campus, Public Safety Institute, Criminal Justice Center, Building 8.
Entrance Requirements:
- Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Applicant must be at least 19 years of age
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States
- Applicant must not have been convicted of any felony offenses or any misdemeanor offenses involving perjury, false statements or domestic violence
- Applicant must pass a physical examination and drug screening
- Applicant must be of good moral character
- Applicant must satisfy the requirements of a criminal history background check
- Applicant must not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion Group 1 | ||
| CJK 0023 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 4 |
| CJK 0024 | Legal Concepts | 20 |
| CJK 0025 | Patrol and Professional Communication | 12 |
| CJK 0026 | Interactions in a Diverse Community | 12 |
| CJK 0027 | Calls for Service and Arrest Procedures | 24 |
| CJK 0028 | Traffic Stops and Crash Investigations | 28 |
| CJK 0029 | Crime Scene and Court Room Procedures | 8 |
| Completion Group 2 | ||
| CJK 0020 | Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 48 |
| CJK 0031 | First Aid For Criminal Justice Officers | 40 |
| CJK 0040 | Criminal Justice Firearms | 80 |
| CJK 0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | 80 |
| CJK 0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun | 4 |
| Total Clock Hours | 360 | |
Learning Outcomes: Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer CTC
- Course: CJK 0024 Legal Concepts. Apply the laws of arrest in determining if violations of the law have occurred and if an arrest is to be made.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Course: CJK 0028 Traffic Stops and Crash Investigations. Choose a safe stopping area when making a traffic stop, with an unknown risk.
- Supports Core Ability: Think critically and solve problems