Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

The purpose of the Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer program is to produce the most professionally prepared and proactive officers for the future of the criminal justice profession throughout the State of Florida. Click here for additional program information.

Hours
518

Cost
Tuition is approximately $1492.00, plus books and fees
Cost of Attendance

Testing Requirements
Required to pass the FDLE Basic Abilities Test (BAT)

Location
LTC’s Institute of Public Safety Extention

Starting Salaries

Vary, averaging from $48,553 to $55,843*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates:

  • Lake County Sheriff’s Office

  • Leesburg Police Department

  • Tavares Police Department

  • Clermont Police Department

  • Orange County Sheriff’s Office

What You’ll Learn
Correctional Officer Cross-over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Criminal Justice Master Plan of Instruction

  • Florida criminal justice system

  • Various laws including constitutional law, criminal law, and traffic law

OCP

Course
Number

Course Title

Course Length

A

CJK_0001
CJK_0012
CJK_0013
CJK_0014
CJK_0064
CJK_0065
CJK_0078
CJK_0077
CJK_0087
CJK_0084
CJK_0088
CJK_0020
CJK_0092
CJK_0422
CJK_0393

Introduction to Law Enforcement
Legal
Interactions In a Diverse Community
Interviewing and Report Writing
Fundamentals of Patrol
Calls of Service
Crime Scene to Courtroom
Criminal Investigations
Traffic Stops
DUI Traffic Stops
Traffic Crash Investigations
CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations
Critical Incidents
Dart-Firing Stun Gun
Cross-Over Program Updates

10 hrs
62 hrs
40 hrs
56 hrs
35 hrs
36 hrs
35 hrs
50 hrs
30 hrs
24 hrs
32 hrs
48 hrs
44 hrs
8 hrs
8 hrs

Industry Certifications

  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (Cjstc) for Law Enforcement

Employment Opportunities:

  • Florida Law Enforcement Agencies, I.e. City, County, State

OUR NUMBERS

Discover how Lake Technical College prepares students for the public safety industry.

95%

Completion Rate*

100%

Placement Rate*

100%

Licensure

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Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.
Placement calculation may exclude (if applicable) program completers that are awaiting exam results,
refused employment, continued post-secondary education, or may be otherwise unavailable for employment.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for Financial Aid, if Applicable

  2. Complete the Online Application

  3. Meet With a Counselor/career Advisor

  4. Register and Pay Tuition and Fees

  5. Purchase Books and Supplies

  6. Complete the New Student Orientation Online Prior to the First Day of Class

Book List
Books and Fees

Online Component
N/A

Police Academy Orlando

Located near Orlando, FL, Lake Technical College offers a rigorous Sheriff Training Academy & Florida Police Academy with the hands-on experience needed for the highest caliber of Law Enforcement Officers. The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program at Lake Tech results in the Florida Law Enforcement Certification, also known as CJSTC Law Enforcement Certification.

If you are searching for Police Training Florida or Florida Law Enforcement Academy, call us today at (352) 589-2250 or apply online to go over the Florida Police Academy Requirements and begin the first step of your career.