Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement

Admission Steps:

1. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable).
2. Request an application from the training center.
3. File for admission to Everest University.
4. Complete and submit the application packet .
5. Take and pass the Basic Abilities Test.
6. Attend and successfully complete the Physical Entrance Test.

Admission Requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age upon graduation from the program.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.

• Limited access
• Program starts in January, July and September
• Everest University maintains a Public Safety Training Center in Olustee, bringing the “Hometown University” to all of the residents of our district
• The vast majority of instructors are full-time employees in their chosen profession. This ensures that the material is being presented in a relevant and realistic manner
• The law enforcement and corrections programs have received Type A Certification from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. This is the highest type certification available for criminal justice training schools in the state of Florida
• Above average state exam pass rate
• Post basic, advanced and specialized courses available

• CJK 0001C Intro to LE 10 hours, 0.33 VCH
• CJK 0012C Legal 62 hours, 2.07 VCH
• CJK0020C Vehicle Operations 48 hours, 1.60 VCH
• CJK 0013C Interact In a Diverse Community 40 hours, 1.33 VCH
• CJK 0014C Interviewing and Report Writing 56 hours, 1.87 VCH
• CJK 0064C Fundamentals of Patrol 35 hours, 1.16 VCH
• CJK 0065C Calls for Service 36 hours, 1.20 VCH
• CJK 0077C Criminal Investigations 50 hours, 1.67 VCH
• CJK 0078C Crime Scene to Courtroom 35 hours, 1.16 VCH
• CJK 0092C Critical Incidents 44 hours, 1.47 VCH
• CJK 0422C Dart Firing Stun Gun 8 hours, 0.27 VCH
• CJK 0087C Traffic Stops 30 hours, 24 VCH
• CJK 0084C DUI Traffic Stops 24 hours, 0.80 VCH
• CJK 0088C Traffic Crash Investigations 32 hours, 1.07 VCH
• CJK 0393 Program Updates 8 hours, 1.33 VCH

Program Total: 510 hours, 17.00 VCH

• How to exhibit basic knowledge of the Florida criminal and civil laws, as well as the federal guidelines concerning a criminal procedure.
• Apply basic knowledge of the communication skills necessary for law enforcement officers.
• Demonstrate basic firearm skills for law enforcement officers.
• Perform defensive tactic skills necessary for law enforcement officers.
• Apply basic driving skills necessary for law enforcement officers.
• Perform basic First Aid/First Responder skills necessary for law enforcement officers.

• FL BRTP Law Enforcement Academy, Vol 1 FL BRTP, High Liability Curriculum, Vol 2