CJ Training Academy: Law Enforcement Academy

Law Enforcement Academy

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age for law enforcement.

• Be a citizen of the United States.

• Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). 

• 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 by the employing agency 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.

• Individuals who desire to enter a basic recruit training program for law enforcement or corrections must first pass a basic abilities test. This test was adopted by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission pursuant to Section 943.17, F.S., and further detailed in F.A.C. 11B-35.0011(1).

• As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy.

Procedures

• Complete GCSC Application (https://connect.gulfcoast.edu/portal/application_portal)
• Complete program application.  This application may be obtained at the North Bay Campus - 700 Highway 2300, Southport, Florida  32409; or the link below.

Printable Application

Print a copy of the Law enforcement Academy application

To register for the Law enforcement Cjbat (if required), use the following link:

https://www.pearsonvue.com/

Training Location

North Bay Campus - the Law Enforcement Officer program is offered at the North Bay Campus in Southport.