Law Enforcement Officer (LEOF-VC)

PROGRAM GOAL: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a law enforcement officer. This program includes courses mandated for law enforcement certification with the state of Florida. Students who graduate from this program would typically work as municipal, county, or state law enforcement officers. Courses within this program can also be used toward certification as a law enforcement officer. (NOTE: Must be 19 years of age by date of employment).

For more information about this program visit the Public Safety Website!

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.