Law Enforcement Auxiliary (LEAUX-VC)

PROGRAM GOAL: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for volunteer work as auxiliary law enforcement officers. The program includes courses mandated for certification as an auxiliary law enforcement officer. Students who graduate from this program would typically work as auxiliary officers with municipal, county, or state law enforcement agencies. A certificate in "Prerequisite Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer" will be awarded upon the completion of CJD 0001, or CJD 2254, or CJK 0031C. Students wishing to become auxiliary law enforcement officers then have the option of completing training at the Academy or with the law enforcement agency of their choice. (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.

All courses in this program must be completed for certificate. A grade of 80% or higher is required to pass each course. Academy classes have specific attendance policies that may differ from the general GCCC attendance policy. For specifics, contact the program manager or the academy recruit manual.