Program Information
Vocational Certificate - Code 1051 - Catalog 2018/2019
Beth Rafferty, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4202, Elizabeth.Rafferty@daytonastate.edu
Patricia Lane, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4129, Patricia.Lane@daytonastate.edu
James Jabluszewski, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4120, James.Jabluszewski@daytonastate.edu
Sheila Ellison, Director, 386-506-4201, Sheila.Ellison@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Florida Law Enforcement Academy Program is to provide quality job training for students in this discipline, emphasizing student success, embracing excellence and diversity, and fostering innovation to enhance teaching and learning.
Description:
The program is designed for the student who intends to become either a full-time or part-time police officer. Students learn the tasks, duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers to prevent and detect crime and to enforce the criminal, non-criminal and traffic laws of the state. Florida statute requires this certificate of completion for certification as a law enforcement officer.
This program is certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement examination for police officer certification/employment.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Exhibit effective communication within the Law Enforcement profession in the State of Florida.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the expectations for a Law Enforcement provider in the State of Florida.
- Demonstrate safe practices within the Law Enforcement profession in the State of Florida.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: $2,111*
Access Fee: $33 ($1.26 per credit)
Assessment Fee: $33 (First Semester Only)
Lab Fees: $424
Equipment/Uniforms: $500
State Exam: $100
*In-State tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Complete a Criminal Justice Training Center Application for continuing enrollment.
- Completion of the Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) and score a minimum of 70%.
- Must attend the Criminal Justice Training Center Orientation.
- Satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI background check.
- Must be able to meet minimum standards for certication as a law enforcement officer as set forth in Florida Statute 943.
- Be at least 19 years of age prior to graduation of program.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Not have been convicted of any felony, or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo-contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
- Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Be of good moral character.
- Currently possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a physical examination by a licensed physician to include an EKG and drug screen.
- Students will be required to wear uniforms.
- Students will be held accountable for the policy and procedures of the Criminal Justice Training Center program as outlined in the CJTC student policy/rule book, as well as the college student handbook.
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters (20 weeks) for a full-time student, with 96% graduating within 3 semesters for 2014-15. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2013-14) for this field at 69%.
For additional career information. please see:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3051.00
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| CJK0001 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 9.9 |
| CJK0012 | Law Enforcement Legal | 62.1 |
| CJK0013 | Law Enforcement Interactions in a Diverse Community | 39.9 |
| CJK0014 | Law Enforcement Interviewing and Report Writing | 56.1 |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 48 |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | 39.9 |
| CJK0040 | CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | 80.1 |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | 80.1 |
| CJK0064 | Law Enforcement Fundamentals of Patrol | 35.1 |
| CJK0065 | Law Enforcement Calls for Service | 36 |
| CJK0077 | Criminal Investigations | 50.1 |
| CJK0078 | Law Enforcement Crime Scene to Courtroom | 35.1 |
| CJK0084 | Law Enforcement DUI Traffic Stops | 24 |
| CJK0087 | Law Enforcement Traffic Stops | 30 |
| CJK0088 | Law Enforcement Traffic Crash Investigations | 31.8 |
| CJK0092 | Law Enforcement Critical Incidents | 43.8 |
| CJK0096 | Law Enforcement Officer Physical Fitness Training | 60 |
| CJK0422 | Dart Stun Gun Firing | 8.1 |
Sample Program of Study
| CJK0001 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 9.9 |
| CJK0012 | Law Enforcement Legal | 62.1 |
| CJK0013 | Law Enforcement Interactions in a Diverse Community | 39.9 |
| CJK0014 | Law Enforcement Interviewing and Report Writing | 56.1 |
| CJK0020 | CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | 48 |
| CJK0031 | CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | 39.9 |
| CJK0040 | CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | 80.1 |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | 80.1 |
| CJK0064 | Law Enforcement Fundamentals of Patrol | 35.1 |
| CJK0065 | Law Enforcement Calls for Service | 36 |
| CJK0077 | Criminal Investigations | 50.1 |
| CJK0078 | Law Enforcement Crime Scene to Courtroom | 35.1 |
| CJK0084 | Law Enforcement DUI Traffic Stops | 24 |
| CJK0087 | Law Enforcement Traffic Stops | 30 |
| CJK0088 | Law Enforcement Traffic Crash Investigations | 31.8 |
| CJK0092 | Law Enforcement Critical Incidents | 43.8 |
| CJK0096 | Law Enforcement Officer Physical Fitness Training | 60 |
| CJK0422 | Dart Stun Gun Firing | 8.1 |