Law Enforcement Officer (Basic) (CCP)

State CIP Code 0743010700

Selective Program Admissions

Entry into Criminal Justice Certificate Programs requires meeting the standards as established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements will be furnished by the Public Safety Division at NWFSC.

Be a citizen of the United States.
Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Pass the CJ Basic Abilities Test or meet exemption requirements.
Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
Have not received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
Have been fingerprinted with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
Successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.
Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner

Core Courses

CJK0002 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 12 Clock Hours/0.40 Vocational Credits
CJK0018 Legal - 64 Clock Hours/2.13 Vocational Credits
CJK0016 Communication - 24 Clock Hours/0.80 Vocational Credits
CJK0019 Interviewing and Report Writing - 56 Clock Hours/1.87 Vocational Credits
CJK0020 Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations - 48 Clock Hours/1.60 Vocational Credits
CJK0031 First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers - 48 Clock Hours/1.60 Vocational Credits
CJK0040 Criminal Justice Firearms - 80 Clock Hours/2.67 Vocational Credits
CJK0051 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics - 80 Clock Hours/2.67 Vocational Credits
CJK0063 Fundamentals of Patrol - 40 Clock Hours/1.33 Vocational Credits
CJK0021 Serving Your Community - 34 Clock Hours/1.30 Vocational Credits
CJK0072 Crimes Against Persons - 48 Clock Hours/1.60 Vocational Credits
CJK0073 Crimes Involving Property and Society - 12 Clock Hours/0.40 Vocational Credits
CJK0079 Crime Scene Follow-Up Investigations - 34 Clock Hours/1.13 Vocational Credits
CJK0400 Traffic Incidents - 12 Clock Hours/0.40 Vocational Credit
CJK0403 DUI Traffic Stops - 24 Clock Hours/0.80 Vocational Credit
CJK0401 Traffic Stops - 24 Clock Hours/0.80 Vocational Credit
CJK0402 Traffic Crash Investigations - 30 Clock Hours/1.00 Vocational Credit
CJK0093 Critical Incidents - 44 Clock Hours/1.47 Vocational Credits
CJK0096A Criminal Justice Physical Fitness I - 31 Clock Hours/1.00 Vocational Credit
CJK0096B Criminal Justice Physical Fitness II - 32 Clock Hours/1.00 Vocational Credit
CJK0421 Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun - 8 Clock Hours/0.26 Vocational Credit

Total Program Hours Required: 785

Suggested Academic Plan

This program admits students in the fall/spring/summer semester(s). Below is a sample academic plan for these students admitted in the identified semester.

Law Enforcement Officer (Basic) (CCP) LEOB)

Fall Semester

CJK0002 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 12 Clock Hours/0.40 Vocational Credits

CJK0018 Legal - 64 Clock Hours/2.13 Vocational Credits

CJK0016 Communication - 24 Clock Hours/0.80 Vocational Credits

CJK0019 Interviewing and Report Writing - 56 Clock Hours/1.87 Vocational Credits

CJK0063 Fundamentals of Patrol - 40 Clock Hours/1.33 Vocational Credits

CJK0021 Serving Your Community - 34 Clock Hours/1.30 Vocational Credits

CJK0072 Crimes Against Persons - 48 Clock Hours/1.60 Vocational Credits

CJK0073 Crimes Involving Property and Society - 12 Clock Hours/0.40 Vocational Credits

CJK0079 Crime Scene Follow-Up Investigations - 34 Clock Hours/1.13 Vocational Credits

CJK0020 Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations - 48 Clock Hours/1.60 Vocational Credits