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Criminal Justice Institute
407.708.2220
Fax: 407.322.1309
Office: PS-100
Campus: Sanford/Lake Mary

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Crossover from Correctional to Law Enforcement Officer

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This crossover program allows correctional officers to refocus their careers on law enforcement. The curriculum is not designed as a retraining program; rather, it builds on students' 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 Seminole State's program help me make the transition from correctional officer to law enforcement officer?

Seminole State'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:

• A thorough selection process
• Small class sizes that provide the opportunity for individualized training
• Instructors who teach traditional law enforcement with modern techniques and technology
• Adherence to Florida state requirements and regulations

What are the program requirements?

To enter the program, students must:

• Complete the admissions requirements for Seminole State. Apply for vocational certificate COTLE-VC.
• Complete the Criminal Justice General Information Sheet.
• Provide a passport-sized photo.
• Submit test scores for CJBAT for Law Enforcement (scores must be current on first day of class, valid for four years).
• Provide the Seminole State Records Office with all official college and high school transcripts.
• Provide a copy of FDLE Corrections Certificate.
• Submit to a criminal background check (if not currently employed in corrections) or provide an employment verification letter (if currently employed in corrections). Background check livescan cost: $58.50.

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.