Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Information for Academics at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL
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.
- Criminal Justice Tech Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy
- Criminal Justice Tech Correction Basic Recruit Training Academy

- Cross-Over Correctional to Law Academy
- Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Correctional Academy
- Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Academy
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!
***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.
(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.












