Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Information for Academics at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL

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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

 

The criminal justice and law enforcement program is for students planning to concentrate in the law enforcement area of the criminal justice system. In this program, students will prepare for administrative and law enforcement management positions with municipal, county, state and federal agencies. The training offered through this program meets the requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

See our Criminal Justice Academy flyer for basic information on our upcoming programs.

 

 

For more information or to receive an application, please call the Institute of Criminal Justice at 305.809.3200 or email michelle.markopoulos@fkcc.edu or you may download the 2010 Academy Application and the Physical Fitness Assessment form by clicking on their respective links.  Please note that you must pick up the fingerprinting card at the Criminal Justice Office in Key West, Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, Room P210.

 

 2010 Class Dates

  
Basic Law Enforcement Academy #41:  Full-Time/Day-Time, KEY WEST CAMPUS ~ June 7, 2010 - December 10, 2010.
7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - FRI   (Unless otherwise scheduled).
This is the 770 hour Florida Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Course.  Successful completion of this course is required to take the State Law Enforcement Officer Certification examination.
Total number of required training hourse:  770
 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: APRIL 2, 2010
***ENROLLMENT MINIMUM OF 10 ACADEMY STUDENTS, OTHERWISE ACADEMY WILL BE CANCELLED*** NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
Corrections Basic Recruit Academy:  Full-Time/Day-Time, KEY WEST CAMPUS ~ NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - FRI (Unless otherwise scheduled).
This is the 552 hour Florida Corrections Officer Basic Recruit Training Course.  Successful completion of this course is required to take the State Corrections Officer Certification examination.
 
Basic Law Enforcement Academy #40:  Part-Time/Night-Time, KEY WEST CAMPUS   April 12, 2010 - December 2010.
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. M - TH       8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Alternate Saturdays) (Unless otherwise scheduled)
This is the required course to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida
Total number of required training hours:  770
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS:  MARCH 12, 2010
 
Basic Law Enforcement Academy:  Part-Time/Night-Time, UPPER KEYS CENTER, TAVERNIER ~ August 2010 - June 2011
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. M - TH       8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Alternate Saturdays) (Unless otherwise scheduled)
This is the required course to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida
Total number of required training hours:  770
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS:  JUNE 14, 2010
 
Cross Over Correctional to Law Enforcement Academy #21:  Part-Time/Night-Time, KEY WEST CAMPUS ~ June 28, 2010 - January 2011
6:30pm - 10:30pm M - TH (Unless otherwise scheduled). 
1:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Alternate Saturdays) (Unless otherwise scheduled)
This is the required course to cross over from Certified Correctional Officer to Certified Basic Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida.
Total number of required training hours: 444
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATOINS:  MAY 7, 2010
 
 

Effective January 2010, MANDATORY changes to the application process go into effect.  Please see letter of explanation and then download the Psychological Test/Voice Stress Test forms.

 
 

FKCC Application and Instructions for Admission

  

CJBAT Frequently Asked Questions

2009 Criminal Justice
Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) Dates

Wednesdays
9:30 am. / Room A123
 
 January 6 and 20

February 3 and 17

March 3 and 17

April 7 and 21

May 5 and 19

June 9 and 23

July 7 and 21

August 11 and 25

September 8 and 22

October 13 and 27

November 3 and 17

December 1 and 15

 

 

To schedule a CJBAT exam, please contact Florida Keys Community College Continuing Education Department at
(305) 809-3185.
 
For more information on the Criminal Justice Program or to receive an application, please call the Institute of Criminal Justice at 305.809.3200.