Sarasota

This program takes approximately 13 weeks (518 hours) to complete. It is a full time course, offered day time only.

For specific occupation information, including wages, employment trends and more, visit the following links:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.00

For other O*Net Online information, please visit:
www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/SOC/

Applicants must be at least 19 years old on the graduation date. Applicants must complete an application process consisting of:

• SCJA Registration Card
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Sign up for CJBAT testing AFTER meeting with Student Services
  • Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT-Law Enforcement)–Pass
• Personal History Form completed & notarized
• Two passport-type photos
• SCJA Fingerprint Processing for background check
• A three-year driving history
• Polygraph examination
• Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Physician's Clearance form for Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Physical Fitness Assessment, CJSTC Form 75
• Original Birth Certificate
• Original High School Diploma
• Military Discharge Form DD-214 (if applicable)
• Original Florida Driver License
• Applicant Release Form Notarized
• Drug Use Guideline Acknowledgement

Applicants who are currently employed as Correctional Officers must submit proof of agency employment with copy of employment I.D. card.

Industry Certifications/State Credentials:

• Preparation for the State Officers Certification Exam (SOCE)

Obtainment Time Frame: Within 4 years of start of training