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Crossover: Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Basic Recruit, O.C.

Program Overview

 

Crossover: Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Basic Recruit, (XCLA), 17.27 credits, 518 clock hours

 

Students performing science lab

This 518-hour basic recruit course is designed to provide the student with the state-required training, which prepares and allows the student to take the State of Florida FDLE Certification Examination. Students will develop an understanding of community policing, the patrol function, police administration and organization, criminal and constitutional law, juvenile procedures, police ethics, and criminal investigations. The full-time course takes approximately 5 months to complete and the part-time night class takes approximately 11 months to complete.

 

Meet with FGC Staff

Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

William "Scott" Busby
Director, Public Service Training Programs
 william.busby@fgc.edu
 386-754-4303

John Thomas
Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Law Enforcement Program
 john.thomas@fgc.edu
 386-754-4383

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

 

Admission Requirements

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

  • Florida Basic Abilities Test
Basic Abilities Test Exemptions for Veteran’s and College Graduates applying for the Law Enforcement Program:

As of July 1, 2022, “…a person is not required to take the basic skills examination and assessment instrument before entering a law enforcement officer basic recruit training program if he or she is a veteran as defined in s.1.01 (14) or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.”

Requirements for Veteran Status Exemption
  • A DD214 form or other military documentation indicating an honorable discharge from the armed services.
  • Please note that the discharge must be honorable; no other classification will satisfy the requirement
  • A single honorable discharge from a branch of the military will satisfy this requirement, even if the candidate has a discharge from another branch of service that is not honorable.
Requirements for Education Exemption
  • Transcripts indicating the degree was conferred.
  • Please note that the candidate must have received the degree, and not just completed the number of hours required for the degree.

Location

Florida Gateway College's Roberts School of Public Service (Olustee Campus)

Hours

Full Time Academy Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
*Some weekend and night training may be required

Part Time Academy Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
*Some weekend and night training may be required.

Costs

  • Tuition: $1,466.05
  • Lab Fees: $355.64
  • Florida Basic Abilities Test: $39.00
  • Background Check: $50.00
  • Drug Screen: $31.00
  • Test Code Free: $73.50
  • Uniforms: $70.00

         Total: $2,135.19

 

Crossover: Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Basic Recruit, (O.C.)

518 hours

to earn certificate

98% completion 

rate

98% state

licensure rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Correctional Basic Recruit, O.C.

correctional officer to law enforcement

What our graduates are doing now!

Graduates of this program have access to career opportunities with city, county, and state law enforcement agencies across Florida.

STARTING SALARIES

Varies and ranges from $47,000 to $60,000.

 

 

 

  • This is a limited access program.
  • Program starts in Fall and Spring semesters.
  • 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.

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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