Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (C.C.)
The Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer Career Certificate (C.C.) program offers training for corrections officers to transition to law enforcement officers, by providing the basic knowledge and understanding required to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities of police officer jobs. Based on the required curriculum established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training commission that represents a balance of theory and practice that prepares the student for employment, the program emphasizes police officer requirements including vehicle operations, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, police community relations and traffic control.
Mission/Purpose
The mission of the Crossover from Corrections Officer to Law Enforcement Officer career certificate program is to provide law enforcement education and training to prepare students to take and pass the Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Exam and to perform the duties of an entry-level police officer.
Degree:
Career Certificate (C.C.)
Credit Hours:
518 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 5798
Financial Aid Eligible :
No
Career Options
Accreditation
Program Notice
Program Entry Requirements
- Must be a state of Florida certified Corrections Officer
- Must be at least 19 years old
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must have graduated from a high school or obtained a high school equivalency certificate
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be of good moral character
- Must not have been convicted of a felony regardless of whether or not adjudication was withheld
- Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or making a false statement as defined by law, regardless of whether or not adjudication was withheld
- Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces
- Must not have falsified their program application or personal history
Application Process
- Take and pass the Law Enforcement Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
- Have a medical examination certifying your level of fitness to participate in the program
- Pass a physical agility test (PAT)
- Pass a drug screen (waived for students currently employed by a law enforcement agency)
- Have a driver history check
- Have a criminal background check (waived for students currently employed by a law enforcement agency)
- Pass a background investigation and a polygraph exam (waived for students currently employed by a law enforcement agency)
- Proof of employment by a law enforcement agency (if applicable)
Interested candidates must complete the following:
Please refer to the application guides below for step-by-step assistance with the application process. Both applications must be completed to be considered for admission.
To be admitted into the program, two applications are required:
- General Application – Crossover from Corrections to Law Enforcement Career Certificate
- Continuing Workforce Education
Additionally, you must complete the Crossover to Corrections from Law Enforcement packet. Please read carefully, and print legibly when filling out these forms.
Crossover to Corrections from Law Enforcement Packet:
Packets may be mailed or dropped off at the front desk of the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center. If you have any issues with the application packet or additional questions, please email law.enforcement@fscj.edu for assistance.
Latest Information
Crossover from Corrections to Law Enforcement start dates: January 19, 2027 - Application deadline: December 01, 2026