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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - BASIC RECRUIT (5005)
In as little as 22 weeks you can complete the intense training needed to become a member of the respected law enforcement profession.
Law Enforcement Officer - Basic Recruit (5005)
Night classes begin August 5, 2008
Day classes begin August 11, 2008
Special Admissions Requirements - APPLY EARLY!
VIEW THE LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITS IN TRAINING
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Law Enforcement Officer - Basic Recruit (5005) program awards a Vocational Certificate upon completion.
Recruit courses are available on the St. Augustine Campus only.
This program provides job-related training to prepare candidates for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers. The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to take the state exam for law enforcement officer.
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Download program description from catalog (PDF). GET ADOBE ACROBAT
HOW TO APPLY:
Admission will be based on the completion of all entry requirements. All candidates must meet all entry requirements. There are special admission requirements in addition to the College's admission procedures and policies. In addition to the special admission standards, there are special program requirements including attendance, physical exercises, and demonstrations of proficiency. The program is challenging and physically and mentally demanding.
Students should begin the application process at least three months prior to a Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Program.
This process consists of three phases that must be completed in this order:
1. Application to the program;
2. Interview with the program director; and
3. Application to the College. (See SJRCC Admissions)
Program Admission Qualifications:
- At least 19 years of age
- U.S. citizen
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Able to pass medical examination
- Does not have a record of any felony convictions nor a record of misdemeanor convictions for the specific crimes of perjury and/or domestic violence
- Is not under the provisions of a domestic violence injunction
- Have a valid Florida driver's license
- Able to take and pass Florida Basic Abilities Test (BAT)
- Able to take and pass Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
The BAT test must be scheduled with the SJRCC Testing Coordinator on the Palatka Campus (386) 312-4228.
Must pay in advance (at any campus business office) and have a receipt to reserve a seat.
See BAT Testing Dates
In addition to the special admission standards, there are special program requirements including attendance, physical exercises, and demonstrations of proficiency. The program is challenging and physically and mentally demanding.
CONTACT US:
For more information about the entrance requirements or to obtain an application to the program, contact the program counselor:
WHAT IS A VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE?
St. Johns River Community College offers several Post-secondary Training Programs (PSAVs) that prepare students for entry into a given career or vocation. Each of these programs prepares students for a specific occupation or a cluster of related occupations.
Vocational Certificates are based on contact hours.
A vocational certificate is awarded upon completion of the 760 contact hours in the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Program.
Students are encouraged to take this program as a part of the Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice Officer Administration.
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Contact Les Stern for more information:
(904) 808-7401
E-mail: LesStern@sjrcc.edu
SEE ALSO:
Career Development Classes
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
Corrections Officer
Crossover Programs
Criminal Justice Officer Administration - A.S. degree
Police Service Aide
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