Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Overview (5602)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Program Description
Coursework will include introduction to law enforcement, legal concepts, patrol and professional communications, interactions in a diverse community, calls for service and arrest procedures, traffic stops and crash investigation, crime scene to courtroom procedures as well as training and proficiency demonstration in dart firing stun gun, firearms, defensive tactics, vehicle operations and first aid.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Complete an online Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the BAT or Shield Test.
- Submit a Letter of Authorization from sponsoring agency. Or if self-sponsored, a background investigation to include fingerprints, driving record and medical history.
Completion Requirements
Pass all modules with a minimum 80%. Meet the 100% attendance requirement established by FDLE.
Program Length
364 Hours or 10 weeks
Location
This program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Christine Todara, todaroc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3908
Employment Opportunities
Most law enforcement agencies in Florida maintain an auxiliary unit, also referred to as reserve officers. These officers augment the full-time officers in various capacities.
Career Path Notes
FDLE provides pathways to complete the entire 770 hours of LE training and become fully certified.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 364)
| CJK0023 | Introduction to Law Enforcement (CCP) | 4 clock hours |
| CJK0024 | Legal Concepts (CCP) | 20 clock hours |
| CJK0025 | Patrol and Professional Communication (CCP) | 12 clock hours |
| CJK0026 | Interactions in a Diverse Community (CCP) | 12 clock hours |
| CJK0027 | Calls for Service and Arrest Procedures (CCP) | 24 clock hours |
| CJK0028 | Traffic Stops and Crash Investigations (CCP) | 28 clock hours |
| CJK0029 | Crime Scene and Courtroom Procedures (CCP) | 8 clock hours |
| CJK0422 | Dart-Firing Stun Gun (CCP) | 8 clock hours |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aid For Criminal Justice Officers (CCP) | 40 clock hours |
| CJK0040 | Criminal Justice Firearms (CCP) | 80 clock hours |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (CCP) | 80 clock hours |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (CCP) | 48 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 364
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 364)
| CJK0023 | Introduction to Law Enforcement (CCP) | 4 clock hours |
| CJK0024 | Legal Concepts (CCP) | 20 clock hours |
| CJK0025 | Patrol and Professional Communication (CCP) | 12 clock hours |
| CJK0026 | Interactions in a Diverse Community (CCP) | 12 clock hours |
| CJK0027 | Calls for Service and Arrest Procedures (CCP) | 24 clock hours |
| CJK0028 | Traffic Stops and Crash Investigations (CCP) | 28 clock hours |
| CJK0029 | Crime Scene and Courtroom Procedures (CCP) | 8 clock hours |
| CJK0422 | Dart-Firing Stun Gun (CCP) | 8 clock hours |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aid For Criminal Justice Officers (CCP) | 40 clock hours |
| CJK0040 | Criminal Justice Firearms (CCP) | 80 clock hours |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (CCP) | 80 clock hours |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (CCP) | 48 clock hours |
Total Clock Hours: 364