Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Clock Hour Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
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: LEB2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0107
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743010700
- 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. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply or call (321) 433-5638. Training is conducted at the Melbourne Campus. Day and evening programs are available.
Entrance Requirements:
- Applicants must take and pass the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) 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.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion Group 1 | 358 | |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | ||
| Communications | ||
| Legal | ||
| Interviewing and Report Writing | ||
| Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | ||
| Serving Your Community | ||
| First Aid For Criminal Justice Officers | ||
| Criminal Justice Firearms | ||
| Completion Group 2 | 412 | |
| Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | ||
| Fundamentals of Patrol | ||
| Crimes Against Persons | ||
| Crimes Involving Property & Society | ||
| Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations | ||
| Critical Incidents | ||
| Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/Law Enforcement | ||
| Traffic Incidents | ||
| Traffic Stops | ||
| Traffic Crash Investigations | ||
| DUI Traffic Stops | ||
| Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun | ||
| Total Clock Hours | 770 | |
Learning Outcomes: Florida CMS Law Enforcement Officer CTC
- 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
- Choose a safe stopping area when making a traffic stop, with an unknown risk.
- Supports Core Ability: Think critically and solve problems
- Demonstrate weapon retention proficiency.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply the concepts of writing an effective, clear, and concise police report
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively