Law Enforcement Academy
Law Enforcement Academy (P430105)
Welcome to the Law Enforcement Academy! This program prepares students for work in the Law Enforcement profession. The content includes learning the laws, codes of ethics, search and seizure, communications and more.
Upon completion of the academy and state officer certification exam, you will be certified to work at law enforcement agencies across the state of Florida. Law Enforcement officers provide service and protection to the community in which they work. The academy gives an overview of the Law Enforcement profession.
This program is a disciplined, paramilitary 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 Law Enforcement.
| Title | Course # | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Introduction to Law Enforcement | CJK0001 | 10 |
| Legal | CJK0012 | 62 | |
| Interactions in a Diverse Community | CJK0013 | 40 | |
| Interviewing and Report Writing | CJK0014 | 56 | |
| Fundamentals of a Patrol | CJK0064 | 35 | |
| Calls for Service | CJK0065 | 36 | |
| Criminal Investigations | CJK0077 | 50 | |
| Crime Scene to Courtroom | CJK0078 | 35 | |
| Critical Incidents | CJK0092 | 44 | |
| Traffic Stops | CJK0087 | 30 | |
| DUI Traffic Stops | CJK0084 | 24 | |
| Traffic Crash Investigations | CJK0088 | 32 | |
| CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | CJK0020 | 48 | |
| CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | CJK0031 | 40 | |
| CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | CJK0040 | 80 | |
| CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | CJK0051 | 80 | |
| Dart- Firing Stun Gun | CJK0422 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice Officer Physical Training/ Law Enforcement | CJK0096 | 60 | |
| Program Length: | 770 Hours |
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
First Session: Noon – 4:00 PM
Meal Break: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Second Session: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
*Exception:
Firearms classes take place on Saturday and Sunday 7AM-4PM (for five weeks).
Program Costs
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Estimated for Florida Residents Tuition: $2218 Law Enforcement Supply Fee: $1000 Uniforms: $400 Total: $3618 |
Estimated for Non-Residents Tuition: $9025 Law Enforcement Supply Fee: $1000 Uniforms: $400 Total: $10,425 |
Industry Salaries
Pensacola Average entry level: $21.79 hr ($45,323.20 Annually)
State Average entry level: $55,120.00
National Average entry level: $48,311
Law Enforcement Academy Contact Information
Phone: 850-941-6200 Ext. 2152
Location: REGION 1 | FDLE Criminal Justice Training Center #70
Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM
