Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer, Certificate

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 518 Contact Hours

Tuition and Lab Fees

• $2,040.64 Florida Residents

Program Application Fee: $135.00

Additional Expenses

• $150.00 Supplies

Program Cost Totals

• $2,325.64 Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

This program is not covered by Financial Aid. For more information regarding Financial Aid guidelines or to speak with a financial aid advisor, please visit the Financial Aid page for more information.

Florida Open Door Grant

This grant pays 100% of the tuition, fees, books, supplies, and assessment costs for this program. Students may qualify for a stipend of up to $1,500 for living expenses while completing their program, as funds are available. For More Information visit the Grants Page.

1. Describe the importance of ethical behavior and accountability for persons serving in a law enforcement agency.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice system components, terms, concepts, legal issues, and processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal communication strategies, radio communication procedures, interviewing methods, and report writing techniques.
4. Describe the scope and classifications of crimes and the manner in which criminal cases are processed in the US Court System.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of patrol functions and the importance of community relations and partnerships.
6. Demonstrate the fundamentals relating to criminal investigations and the collection and processing of physical evidence.
7. Demonstrate a knowledge and proficiency in high liability topics that include administering first-aid, CPR, Handling and using firearms, applying defensive tactics, and maintaining functional fitness.

For student success and employment data, see the Program Effectiveness section below.

The correctional officer to law enforcement officer academy at the Institute of Public Safety prepares students holding certification as a correctional officer to become entry-level law enforcement officer in Florida. The program design is the same fast-paced and highly structured program as the law enforcement academy, the program consists of 518 contact hours. Hourly attendance requirements may vary as our crossover programs are held in conjunction with those attending the basic law enforcement officer academy. While we recognize your work experience, all crossover students are held to the same standards as students attending their first program, including the uniform and training equipment requirements. Because of these standards, we think you will find our method delivers consistent, fair instruction to all students regardless of which program they attend. The program culminates in a crucible known as scenario weekend, where students demonstrate their newly acquired skills during reality-based training scenarios.

2020 Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: Corrections Officer to LE Crossover

• CJK-0001 Introduction to Law Enforcement (10 contact hours)
• CJK-0012 Legal (62 contact hours)
• CJK-0013 Interactions in a Diverse Community (40 contact hours)
• CJK-0014 Interviewing and Report Writing (56 contact hours)
• CJK-0064 Fundamentals of Patrol (35 contact hours)
• CJK-0065 Calls for Service (36 contact hours)
• CJK-0077 Criminal Investigations (50 contact hours)
• CJK-0078 Crime Scene to Courtroom (35 contact hours)
• CJK-0092 Critical Incidents (44 contact hours)
• CJK-0087 Traffic Stops (30 contact hours)
• CJK-0084 DUI Traffic Stops (24 contact hours)
• CJK-0088 Traffic Crash Investigations (32 contact hours)
• CJK-0393 Cross-Over Program Updates (8 contact hours)

2020 Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: High Liability

• CJK-0020 Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (48 contact hours)
• CJK-0422 Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun (48 contact hours)

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion, national exam pass rates and job placement.

2020

Students Admitted: 9

Students Graduated: 6

State Correctional Certification on the first attempt: 5 (83%)

Employment rate at the time of graduation: 6 (100%)

The Corrections classes average an 80% pass rate on the SOCE for a three-year period from 2018 – 2020.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus w/ Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus w/ Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.