- Suncoast Technical College
- Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer
STC Criminal Justice Academy
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> ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION PROCESS
For more information, contact: Christy.Blue@sarasotacountyschools.net
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> NEXT COURSE OFFERING: July 25–December 19, 2022
For more information, contact: Christy.Blue@sarasotacountyschools.net
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Program Overview
Are you looking to make a change? Want to help keep your community safe? Then STC’s Corrections Crossover to LEO is perfect for you!
Our experienced instructors will help guide you through becoming a certified law enforcement officer. With our program, you’ll have everything you need to pass the State Officer Certification Examination and start making a difference in your community. What are you waiting for? Enroll today!
Course Sequence
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Program Details
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Campus Location
Sarasota
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Course Hours
- 13 weeks (518 hours)
- Full-time
- Daytime classes only
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Entrance/Exit Requirements
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.
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Industry Certifications/State Credentials
- Preparation for the State Officers Certification Exam (SOCE)
Issued by: FL Department of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
OBTAINMENT TIME FRAME: Within 4 years of start of training
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Careers & Salaries
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/33-3051.00For other O*Net Online information, please visit:
www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/SOC/
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NOTE: OCP-A is earned after completion of ALL Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Courses.