Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

The Crossover program includes the training needed to provide:

1. Certified Corrections Officers with the necessary classes needed to “cross over” and
become Law Enforcement Officers, or…
2. Certified Law Enforcement Officers with the necessary classes needed to “cross over”
and become Corrections Officers.
Upon completion of the crossover program and the state officer certification exam, you will be
certified to work in either Law Enforcement or Corrections.
This program is a disciplined, paramilitary academy which operates under the authority of the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission, and the Escambia County School District. The rules in this training course are
more rigorous than most schools and colleges. The standards governing ethics and moral
conduct are higher, and more is expected from students in order to prepare for a professional
career in Corrections or Law Enforcement.

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer (P430125)

This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time or part-time Law Enforcement Officers. A student enrolling in this program must possess current certification as a correctional officer in accordance with Chapters 943, F.S., and 11B-35, F.A.C.

The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority of the FDLE CJSTC; basic laws and legal procedures; law enforcement operations; investigation knowledge and skills; laws, rules and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and restraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relation skills.

• School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
• A physical training pre-test is required
• Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
• Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
• Physical exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
• One (1) day orientation process

Days and times may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact the Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200 ext. 2152) for schedules.

Salary Rate: $26,000 - $31,000
Pensacola Average: $42, 681.60
State Average: $59,342.40
National Average: $56,100

Law Enforcement Officer Contact Information

Phone: 850-941-6200 Ext. 2152

Location: REGION 1 | FDLE Criminal Justice Training Center #70

Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

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