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All scheduled academies are for agency-hired cadets only.
Police Academies | Orientation | Program Dates | Graduation (Date/Location) |
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#354 Police Academy | 10/04/2023 | 10/12/2023 - 03/29/2024 | 03/27/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#355 Police Academy | 10/11/2023 | 10/19/2023 - 04/05/2024 | 04/03/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#356 Police Academy | 10/25/2023 | 11/02/2023 - 04/19/2024 | 04/17/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#357 Police Academy | 11/16/2023 | 11/29/2023 - 05/10/2024 | 05/08/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#358 Police Academy FULL | 02/29/2024 | 03/13/2024 - 08/16/2024 | 08/14/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#359 Police Academy FULL | 04/11/2024 | 04/16/2024 - 09/20/2024 | 09/18/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#360 Police Academy | 04/23/2024 | 04/30/2024 - 10/04/2024 | 10/02/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#361 Police Academy | 06/05/2024 | 06/11/2024 - 11/15/2024 | 11/13/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#362 Police Academy | 08/13/2024 | 08/20/2024 - 02/07/2025 | 02/05/2025 | Bailey Hall |
#363 Police Academy | 09/25/2024 | 10/02/2024 - 03/21/2025 | 03/19/2025 | Bailey Hall |
#364 Police Academy CLASS CLOSED | 11/06/2024 | 11/14/2024 - 05/02/2025 | 04/30/2025 | Bailey Hall |
#365 Police Academy | 01/02/2025 | 01/09/2025 - 06/13/2025 | 06/11/2025 | Bailey Hall |
#366 Police Academy | 02/12/2025 | 02/19/2025 - 07/25/2025 | 07/23/2025 | Bailey Hall |
#367 Police Academy | 03/25/2025 | 04/01/2025 - 09/05/2025 | 09/03/2025 | Bailey Hall |
/Correction Academies | Orientation | Program Dates | Graduation (Date/Location) |
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#177 Basic Corrections Academy | 03/21/2024 | 03/29/2024 - 06/28/2024 | 06/26/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#178 Basic Corrections Academy | 07/30/2024 | 08/05/2024 - 11/01/2024 | 10/30/2024 | Bailey Hall |
#179 Basic Corrections Academy | 01/07/2025 | 01/17/2025 - 04/18/2025 | 04/16/2025 | Bailey Hall |
Crossover Academies CO to LEO | Orientation | Program Dates | Graduation (Date/Location) |
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#48 Corrections Crossover-Part-Time | TBD | TBD | N/A |
**DATES/TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE!**
The Law Enforcement Academy, Basic Recruit Training program is a 22-week (770 hours) program that provides training to prepare a student for the physical and mental demands of a career as a Florida police officer or deputy sheriff. Training and classes take place Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Students must be hired and sponsored by an agency.
Requirements for entry into the Police Academy are:
Test requirements are:
All tests are available at the Criminal Justice Testing Center located on Central Campus.
For additional information on becoming a certified officer in Florida please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Upon satisfactory completion of this 420-hour program, students will be eligible to take the State Officer Certification exam for Corrections Officers as prescribed in Florida State Statute Chapter 943.17(1).
Monday through Friday,7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Corrections Officer/Deputy PSAV certification program prepares you to train to become a State of Florida corrections officer. Corrections officers/deputies typically work in:
They are responsible for the supervising, care, custody, and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates.
Courses for the certificate program train you to:
Information on how to become a Corrections Officer:
Broward Sheriff's Office Detention Deputy Sheriff Information and Application
Corrections Officer Academy Basic Recruit Training Program Code 5270
The Law Enforcement Officer Crossover from Correctional Officer PSAV certificate program is designed to train you if you are currently certified in the corrections discipline to laterally move to the law enforcement discipline. This course recognizes your previous training in a basic certification program and meets all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Upon satisfactory completion, students will be eligible to take the CJSTC Certification Examination, as prescribed in Florida Statute § 943.17(1).
Correctional Officer Crossover to Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy Major Code 5278
This process is intended for out-of-state officers, federal or military officers, and previously certified Florida officers with a four-year or more break in service pursuant to section 943.131(2). An officer cannot have more than an 8-year break in service in order to be eligible for this process. The Equivalency of Training Process allows an officer to be exempt from the full basic recruit academy.
Eligibility Requirements:
Once approved, you will receive an Equivalency of Training CJSTC Form 76.
You will then need to demonstrate proficiency in the high liability areas and pass the state certification exam in the same discipline within 1-year of receipt of the approved Equivalency of Training CJSTC Form 76.
You can attend the 92-hour high liability courses at the following local locations:
Palm Beach State College - Main Number 561-207-5000
Miami-Dade Police Academy - Main Number 305-715-5000
You must take and successfully complete your State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE)
We process EOTs here at Broward College but currently do not offer any of the courses needed to complete the EOT. In addition, your $295.00 processing fee does not include the high-liability courses you must demonstrate proficiency in or your State Officer Certification Exam. Those are additional fees.
Students may earn college credit toward a Criminal Justice degree through Prior Experiential Learning by completing a Police, Corrections, or PSA Academy. For specific requirements, please click on one of the below Academies:
College Credit for Police Academy (PDF)
Robert Voss, Associate Dean, Criminal Justice Training
Building 21 | Room 114
954-201-6396
rvoss@broward.edu
Rosa Velez-Ryan, Coordinator, Police Academy Programs
Building 21 | Room 113
954-201-6923
rvelezr@broward.edu
Laura Johnston, Executive Assistant
Building 21 | Room 111A
954-201-6792
ljohnst1@broward.edu
Vacant, Executive Assistant
Building 21 | Room Room 111
954-201-4971
Mario Cicatello, Faculty
Building 21 | Room 141
954-201-6802
mcicatel@broward.edu
Richard Schwab, Faculty
Building 21 | Room 127
954-201-4972
rschwab@broward.edu
Rick Rocco, Faculty
Building 21 | Room 222
954-201-6799
rrocco@broward.edu
Alex Vera, Faculty
Building 21 | Room Room 222
954-201-6704
rvoss@broward.edu
Coconut Creek Police Department
Coral Springs Police Department
Department of Juvenile Justice
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Lighthouse Point Police Department
Pembroke Pines Police Department
The Sea Ranch Association (Sonoma County Sheriff)
Yes, in most cases you can. You must contact one of the approved selection centers or an employing agency and provide them with documentation proving that you have worked at least one year as a full-time certified officer, and have comparable training to Florida’s basic recruit training program. Once the selection center or agency determines your eligibility, you will be issued an approved CJSTC Form 76.
Upon receipt of this approval, you will have one year to demonstrate proficiency in the high liability areas (which may take one to two weeks) and pass the State Officer Certification Exam.
If you cannot complete this process within one year from receiving the approved Application for Equivalency, you must complete the full basic recruit training program pursuant to s. 943.131(2), F.S. You are only allowed one Equivalency
Per the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, you are only permitted three opportunities to pass.
Individuals who do not pass after three attempts must complete the applicable Basic Recruit Training Program and reapply to take the State Officer Certification Exam.
You are required to take the SOCE within one year of receiving the exemption, according to the Florida State Statute 943.121.
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