Criminal Justice Technology (CJT-AAS)

PROGRAM GOAL: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment and advancement as practitioners in law enforcement and corrections. This program awards credit for successful completion of Florida Basic Standards and for passing the State Officer Certification Examination. Students who graduate from this program would typically work as municipal, county or state law enforcement officers, or county or state correctional officers. The Basic Standards programs have particular admissions and graduation requirements that are explained on their specific pages. (NOTE: Must be 19 years of age by date of employment).

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admission requirements include the following:

• Citizen of United States.
• High School diploma or GED (transcript required).
• Not discharged from Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
• Good moral character and NOT have been convicted of a felony, or any misdemeanor involving lying or perjury.
• Physical examination by licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant attesting capability of performing essential functions of the officer position.
• Submit to and pass background investigation.
• Passing score on Florida Basic Abilities Test.