Crossover from Correctional Officer to 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: LEC2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0107
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743010702
- Leads to state or Organizational License or Certification: State Officer Certification Examination - Law Enforcement
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $100
- Where to take the exam: Florida Department of Law Enforcement
This program provides minimum standards training for Certified Corrections Officers who wish to become certified or hold dual certification as a Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants must pass the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) for Law Enforcement for entrance into this program.
Certificate Requirements
Code | Title | Clock Hours |
---|---|---|
Completion Group 1 | ||
CJK 0002 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 12 |
CJK 0016 | Communications | 24 |
CJK 0018 | Legal | 64 |
CJK 0019 | Interviewing and Report Writing | 56 |
CJK 0020 | Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 48 |
CJK 0021 | Serving Your Community | 34 |
CJK 0063 | Fundamentals of Patrol | 40 |
Completion Group 2 | ||
CJK 0072 | Crimes Against Persons | 48 |
CJK 0073 | Crimes Involving Property & Society | 12 |
CJK 0079 | Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations | 34 |
CJK 0093 | Critical Incidents | 44 |
CJK 0393 | Crossover Program Updates | 8 |
CJK 0400 | Traffic Incidents | 12 |
CJK 0401 | Traffic Stops | 24 |
CJK 0402 | Traffic Crash Investigations | 30 |
CJK 0403 | DUI Traffic Stops | 24 |
CJK 0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun | 4 |
Total Clock Hours | 518 |
Learning Outcomes: Correctional Officer Cross-Over to Florida CMS Law Enforcement CTC
- Course: CJK 0018 Legal. 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 0401 Traffic Stops. Choose a safe stopping area when making a traffic stop, with an unknown risk.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- CJK 0051 Criminal Defensive Tactics. Demonstrate weapon retention proficiency.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Apply the concepts of writing an effective, clear, and concise police report
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively