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Law Enforcement to Corrections Crossover Academy

(P430125)

 

The Law Enforcement to Corrections Crossover program includes the training needed to provide certified Law Enforcement Officers with the necessary classes needed to ���cross over���
and become Corrections Officers.


Upon completion of the crossover program and the state officer certification exam, you will be
certified to work in Corrections. This program is a disciplined academy which operates under the authority of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and the Escambia County School District. The rules in this training course are
more rigorous than most schools and colleges. The standards governing ethics and moral
conduct are higher, and more is expected from students in order to prepare for a professional
career in Corrections or Law Enforcement.

 

This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time or part-time Law Enforcement Officers. A student enrolling in this program must possess current certification as a correctional officer in accordance with Chapters 943, F.S., and 11B-35, F.A.C.

 

Program content includes the following courses:

 

Subject

Course #

Hours

Introductions to Corrections

CJK0300

32

Communications

CJK0305

40

Officer Safety

CJK0310

32

Facility and Equipment

CJK0315

8

Intake and Release

CJK0320

18

Supervising in a Correctional Facility 

CJK0325

40

Supervising Special Populations

CJK0330

20

Responding to Incidents and Emergencies

CJK0335

16

Program Length: 206 Hrs.

 

Course Prerequisites

  • School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED

  • A physical training pre-test is required

  • Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)

  • Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)

  • Physical exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)

  • One (1) day orientation process

Program Times

Days and times may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact the Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200 ext. 2152) for schedules.

 

Program Costs

Estimated for Florida Residents

Tuition: $1491.84

Law Enforcement Lab Fee: $495

Uniforms: $400

Total: $2386.84

Industry Salaries

According to the website Salary.com, the average Police Patrol Officer salary in Pensacola, FL is $57,002 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $53,268 and $62,067.

State Average: $59,342.40
National Average: $56,100