REQUIREMENTS TO BE EMPLOYED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IN FLORIDA To become employed as a certified law enforcement, correctional or correctional probation officer in Florida individuals must:
- Be at least 19 years of age for law enforcement and correctional probation.
- Be at least 18 years of age for corrections.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). (A bachelor’s degree is required for correctional probation officers.)
- Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
- Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. For further information see FS 943.13
- Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
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- Have good moral character.
- Have successfully completed the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline or completed the Equivalency of Training process.
- Have achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination.
- Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
- Have successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.
- Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner.
- Have completed a CJSTC-68 Affidavit of Applicant Form.
- Have complied with mandatory retraining or educational requirements (if already a certified officer)
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STEPS FOR EXEMPTION OF TRAINING FOR FL LAW ENFORCEMENT / CORRECTIONS OFFICER
This course is for previous Florida Certified and Out-of-State Certified officers seeking certification as Florida Certified Officers
Step 1 Apply for a CJSTC 76 Form
(evaluation that establishes eligibility from training and work history)
Out of state (less than eight year break in service) |
$225 |
In-State (less than eight year break in service |
$75 |