If you have in the past successfully completed a Florida Basic Recruit Training program in either Corrections, Correctional Probation or Law Enforcement, and were once affiliated with a Florida criminal justice agency, but have a four or more year break in service, you will be required to apply for an Exemption from basic training and either demonstrate proficiency in certain subject areas, or complete a High Liability Review Course and take the State Certification Exam. At Gulf Coast State College we do not do profieciency demonstrations nor do we offer the Review Course.
IMPORTANT: If you have been gone from your last job more than 8 years, then you must re-take the entire basic academy to become certified.
NOTE: Once your exmption has been approved you must demonstrate proficiency or take the Review Course and pass the state exam within 12 months of receiving your exemption. If you fail to complete this requirement, you must take the full basic training academy to become certified. The state exam is NOT offered as part of the Review Course, it is given at a different location and time by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. You can obtain information about test dates and locations and register for the exam at this website http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/exam/
To apply for an exemption, print out and complete the Equivalency of Training application here or from the Officer Reinstatement page. Follow the instructions in the application and return it to the Criminal Justice Selection Center. If you have any questions or need assistance you may contact the Criminal Justice Selection Center at 850.747.3242 or by e-mail at mdwyer@gulfcoast.edu or pkeesler@gulfcoast.edu.
As stated above, Gulf Coast State College no longer offers the Comparative Compliance Review Course or Equivalency Course. There is only one training academy in northwest Florida that offers the course on a regular basis, Chipola College. Any questions concerning this course should be directed to:
Steve Anderson
Chipola College
Criminal Justice Training Center
3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446-1701
Phone:850.718.2479
FAX:850.718.2497
E-Mail: andersons@chipola.edu |
