Criminal Justice Academy - Law Enforcement Officer Program Overview (5600) Limited Access
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Program Description
The Criminal Justice Academy is a limited access program governed by Palm Beach State, Region XII Justice Training Council and the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training prepares students as entry-level 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 Certification Examination. This minimum standards class is regulated by Florida statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies and procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/LearningOutcomes for detailed information.
Admission Requirements
All candidates entering the program must have proof of a standard high school diploma or U.S. GED and are required to complete the Selection Center Testing through Palm Beach State or enter under the auspices of a Palm Beach County law enforcement agency.
Additionally, they must complete a Palm Beach State application, achieve passing scores on the Basic Ability Test (BAT), and successfully pass a fitness ability test, a medical examination, a complete drug screen, and a criminal background investigation that includes a military, employment and education check. All candidates will be required to successfully pass a psychological exam and a polygraph exam.
Successful candidates will be accepted into the academy program. For information on testing or academy beginning dates, call (561) 868-3398 or visit the Web site at www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Meeting with Rules and Regulations
Students registering in the Law Enforcement, Corrections or Crossover Academy must meet and abide by the rules and regulations of the Palm Beach State Criminal Justice Institute. These rules are provided in the Academy Rules and Regulations. Further, students are also subject to the rules and regulations of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Modular Examination Failure
Failure of any modular examination in academy training will entitle the student recruit to one re-test (not the same test), which must be taken before the academy ends. Failure of the re-test will result in the student repeating the module.
Statewide Examination and Failure
At the completion of academic training, the applicant must file with CJSTC to take the statewide certification examination. There is a $100.00 fee for filing. The test will be developed and administered by CJSTC. A total of three attempts will be permitted. Failure of the third test attempt will necessitate repeating the complete academy training program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program hours: 770
Approximate program length: 6 months fulltime, 9 months part time
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth location.
For More Information
Christine Todaro, todaroc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3908
Employment Opportunities
The Law Enforcement Officer Program provides eligibility for certification as a Florida law enforcement officer.
Career Path Notes
Students completing either concentration of the Criminal Justice Academies are strongly encouraged to continue their education by completing the A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Students completing the Law Enforcement program at Palm Beach State College automatically earn credits towards the A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology.
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: 770)
| 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 |
| CJK0096 | Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training (LE) (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aide 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 |
| CJK0421 | Conducted Electrical Weapon/DART Firing Stun Gun (CCP) | 4 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 770
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 414)
| 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 |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aide for Criminal Justice Officers (CCP) | 40 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 |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (CCP) | 80 Clock Hours |
| CJK0096 | Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training (LE) (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 356)
| CJK0019 | Interview and Report Writing (CCP) | 56 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 |
| CJK0079 | Crime Scene Follow-Up Investigations (CCP) | 34 Clock Hours |
| CJK0093 | Critical Incidents (CCP) | 44 Clock Hours |
| CJK0040 | Criminal Justice Firearms (CCP) | 80 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: 770