Law Enforcement Officer

7253: Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate (770 Clock Hours/26 Vocational Credits)

This program is designed for students who seek certification as law enforcement officers. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the state's certification examination.

Base salary for certificate recipients: $14.58/ hour or higher.

Percentage of certificate recipients placed in jobs within their field: 100%.

Please consult
http://www.cf.edu/departments/instruction/public_service/cji/lawenf.htm for updated information regarding this program.

Admission Criteria

To apply for admission into the Corrections or Law Enforcement certificate program, each applicant must:

1. Be at least 19 years of age prior to completing the program.
2. Be a citizen of the United States.
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
4. Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
5. Not have been discharged dishonorably from the military (if applicable).
6. Be of good moral character.
7. Pass a background investigation.
8. Pass the Physical Abilities Course (PAC)
9. Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) or physician's assistant within six months of the start of class.
10. Be in good academic standing at Central Florida Community College.
11. Pass the Law Enforcement version of the Florida Basic Abilities Test (LEBAT).

In addition, the applicant must submit:

1. A copy of scores on the LEBAT for Law Enforcement; must be less than two years old from the start of class.
2. A completed/signed Central Florida Community College Criminal Justice Institute Applicant Questionnaire.

Note: All the above information must be submitted as a package.

Admission to the program will be based on the following:

1. Review of package.
2. Completed questionnaire.
3. Medical examination.
4. Background investigation.
5. Physical Abilities Course (PAC)

Program Core Courses