Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Florida Law Enforcement Academy (P430105)

This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to candidates for full-time or part-time law enforcement officers that require entry level certification in accordance with Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority and skills; laws, rules, and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and restraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relation skills.

For the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer, and Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer programs prospective students should be aware that in order to obtain certification in these areas they must complete their training program, pass the state license exam and be employed by a law enforcement agency.

Title	Course #	Hours
Introduction to Law Enforcement	CJK0001	10
Legal	CJK0012	62
Interactions in a Diverse Community	CJK0013	40
Interviewing and Report Writing	CJK0014	56
Fundamentals of a Patrol	CJK0064	35
Calls for Service	CJK0065	36
Criminal Investigations	CJK0077	50
Crime Scene to Courtroom	CJK0078	35
Critical Incidents	CJK0092	44
Traffic Stops	CJK0087	30
DUI Traffic Stops	CJK0084	24
Traffic Crash Investigations	CJK0088	32
CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations	CJK0020	48
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	CJK0031	40
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	CJK0040	80
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	CJK0051	80
Dart- Firing Stun Gun	CJK0422	8
Criminal Justice Officer Physical Training/ Law Enforcement	CJK0096	60
	Program Length:	770 Hours

Course Prerequisites

School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
A physical training pre-test is required
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
Physical Exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
Three (3) day orientation process

Program Times

Times and days may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact the Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200 ext. 2152) for schedules.

Program Costs

Estimated for Florida Residents

Tuition: $2,140.60

Law Enforcement Supply Fee: $825

Uniforms: $400

Total: $3,365.60

Estimated for Non-Residents

Tuition: $8,870.40

Law Enforcement Supply Fee: $825

Uniforms: $400

Total: $10,095.40

Industry Salaries

Salary Rate: $26,00 - $31,000

Pensacola Average: $42, 681.60

State Average: $59,342.40

National Average: $56,100