Cross-over from correctional officer to law enforcement officer

This cross-over program allows correctional officers to refocus their careers to law enforcement. The curriculum is not designed as a retraining program. Rather, it builds on your experience as a correctional officer by adding law enforcement knowledge and skills.

The correctional officer to law enforcement officer program focuses on:

• Vehicle operation and traffic enforcement?
• Law enforcement patrol
• Criminal investigations
• Relationships with the community
• Legal issues
• Dealing with emergency situations
• Defensive tactics and weapons

How does SCC`s program help me make the transition from correctional officer to law enforcement officer?

SCC`s Criminal Justice Academy is a state-certified training center. We have been preparing students for careers in law enforcement since 1969. Our success is due to:

• Thorough selection process
• Small class sizes that provide the opportunity for individualized training
• Teaching traditional law enforcement with modern techniques and technology
• Adherence to Florida state requirements and regulations

How do I earn the certificate?

Before you can enter the program, you must have successfully completed a Florida Corrections Basic Academy Program. Once you have entered the program, you must complete the curriculum to earn the certificate.

Earning the certificate does not mean you are a Florida certified law enforcement officer. It means that you are eligible to take the FDLE exam for certification. You cannot be employed as a law enforcement officer in Florida unless you pass this exam.