Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to FL Law Enforcement Academy Overview (5613)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Program Description
The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) offers this course meeting all requirements established by Palm Beach State College, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Region XII Training Council.
The Correctional Cross-over to Law Enforcement prepares currently certified Correctional Officers to become certified Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida. Practical skills and simulated activities complement the classroom instruction. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE). This minimum standards class is regulated by Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code and is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies and procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- Complete an online Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Be an active certified officer in the discipline the officer is moving from; or
- Have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training program and passed the State Officer Certification Examination within four years, for the discipline the officer is moving from.
- Provide a letter of good standing from their agency.
Completion Requirements
Modular Examination Failure:
Students are entitled to one re-test should they fail any of the examinations or proficiency tests which must be taken before the completion of the academy. Failure of the re-test will result in the student repeating that module. Failure of any three examinations will result in the student being dismissed from the program.
State Officer Certification Examination:
At the completion of the academy, the applicant must file with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) to take the officer certification examination. A student has three attempts to pass this examination and if the examination is not passed after three attempts, the student must take the entire academy program over.
Program Length
Total program hours are 518.
Location
This program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Christine Todaro, todaroc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3908
Employment Opportunities
This program provides eligibility for certification as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer which, upon completion, allows the graduate to be employed anywhere in the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer.
Career Path Notes
Students completing this program are strongly encouraged to continue their education by completing the A.A. or A.S. degree in Criminal Justice. Students completing the Cross-over program and passing the SOCE automatically earn credits towards a Criminal Justice degree.
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: 518)
| CJK0002 | Introduction to Law Enforcement (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0016 | Communication (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
| CJK0018 | Legal (CCP) | 64 Clock Hours |
| CJK0019 | Interview and Report Writing (CCP) | 56 Clock Hours |
| CJK0063 | Fundamentals of Patrol (CCP) | 40 Clock Hours |
| CJK0021 | Serving Your Community (CCP) | 34 Clock Hours |
| CJK0072 | Crimes Against Persons (CCP) | 48 Clock Hours |
| CJK0073 | Crimes Involving Property and Society (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0079 | Crime Scene Follow-Up Investigations (CCP) | 34 Clock Hours |
| CJK0400 | Traffic Incidents (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0401 | Traffic Stops (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
| CJK0402 | Traffic Crash Investigations (CCP) | 30 Clock Hours |
| CJK0403 | DUI Traffic Stops (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
| CJK0093 | Critical Incidents (CCP) | 44 Clock Hours |
| CJK0393 | Crossover Program Updates (CCP) | 8 Clock Hours |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (CCP) | 48 Clock Hours |
| CJK0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/DART Firing Stun Gun (CCP) | 4 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 518
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 326)
| CJK0002 | Introduction to Law Enforcement (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0016 | Communication (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
| CJK0021 | Serving Your Community (CCP) | 34 Clock Hours |
| CJK0018 | Legal (CCP) | 64 Clock Hours |
| CJK0063 | Fundamentals of Patrol (CCP) | 40 Clock Hours |
| CJK0072 | Crimes Against Persons (CCP) | 48 Clock Hours |
| CJK0073 | Crimes Involving Property and Society (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0019 | Interview and Report Writing (CCP) | 56 Clock Hours |
| CJK0400 | Traffic Incidents (CCP) | 12 Clock Hours |
| CJK0401 | Traffic Stops (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 192)
| CJK0402 | Traffic Crash Investigations (CCP) | 30 Clock Hours |
| CJK0403 | DUI Traffic Stops (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
| CJK0079 | Crime Scene Follow-Up Investigations (CCP) | 34 Clock Hours |
| CJK0093 | Critical Incidents (CCP) | 44 Clock Hours |
| CJK0393 | Crossover Program Updates (CCP) | 8 Clock Hours |
| CJK0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/DART Firing Stun Gun (CCP) | 4 Clock Hours |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (CCP) | 48 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 518