Career and Technical Certificate - Florida Law Enforcement Academy

• 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 certificate program meets minimum education standards for law enforcement officers as required by Florida Statutes. The Law Enforcement Officer program is a highly structured and disciplined program with specific standards, procedures, and regulations. Law Enforcement Officers provide for the protection and safety of the community through prevention and control of crime, enforcing the laws, maintaining civil order, regulating traffic, and providing emergency services. The program curriculum prepares the student to sit for the State Examination administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Training is conducted at the Melbourne Campus. Day and evening programs are available.

Refer to the Career and Technical Certificates  overview page to find information about admission, graduation, testing, and other requirements. 

Entrance Requirements:

• Applicants must take and pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for Law Enforcement Officers prior to program entrance.
• Applicants must be at least 19 years old to sit for the State Examination.
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
• Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Applicant must not have been convicted of any felony offenses or of a misdemeanor offense involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer.
• Satisfy the requirements of a criminal history background check.
• Be of good moral character.
• Applicant must have a physical exam prior to program entry and pass a drug screening.
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver's License.

Visit the program page for more information or call (321) 433-5638. 

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Clock Hours
Completion Group 1		358
CJK 0002	Introduction to Law Enforcement
CJK 0016	Communications
CJK 0018	Legal
CJK 0019	Interviewing and Report Writing
CJK 0020	Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations
CJK 0021	Serving Your Community
CJK 0031	First Aid For Criminal Justice Officers
CJK 0040	Criminal Justice Firearms
Completion Group 2		412
CJK 0051	Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
CJK 0063	Fundamentals of Patrol
CJK 0072	Crimes Against Persons
CJK 0073	Crimes Involving Property & Society
CJK 0079	Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations
CJK 0093	Critical Incidents
CJK 0096	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/Law Enforcement
CJK 0400	Traffic Incidents
CJK 0401	Traffic Stops
CJK 0402	Traffic Crash Investigations
CJK 0403	DUI Traffic Stops
CJK 0421	Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun
Total Clock Hours		770

Learning Outcomes

1. 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
2. Choose a safe stopping area when making a traffic stop, with an unknown risk.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think critically and solve problems
3. 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