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The Public Safety Academy at NFC is one of forty-one criminal justice training centers approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to train basic recruits in law enforcement, corrections, recertification programs and continuing workforce education.
Our graduates are well prepared for entry level positions and careers in public safety. Advanced training and professional development opportunities are available for those looking to update skills or advance their careers. We also work with area employers to help develop specialized training for public safety employees as needed.
We invite you to stop by the NFC Public Safety Academy for a tour (by appointment) or contact us for more information about training and professional development opportunities.
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Law Enforcement Recruit Academy
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This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program addressing tasks required of law enforcement officers. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion academy training and the examination are required for certification.
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Academy
This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program, addressing tasks required of correctional officers. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion of academy training and the examination are required for certification.
Law Enforcement and Corrections Cross-Over Programs
518 Clock Hours: This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program, addressing tasks required of correctional officers who seek law enforcement certification. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion of academy training and the examination are required for certification.
198 Clock Hours: This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program, addressing tasks required of law enforcement officers who seek correctional officer certification. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion of academy training and the examination are required for certification.
Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over to Florida Law Enforcement Officer
532 Clock Hours: This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application-based program, addressing tasks required of correctional probation officers who seek law enforcement officer certification. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion of academy training and the examination are required for certification.
Correctional Probation Officer Cross-Over to Florida CMS Correctional Officer
238 Clock Hours: This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application-based program, addressing tasks required of correctional probation officers who seek correctional officer certification. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination. Successful completion of academy training and the examination are required for certification.
Recertification Review Courses for State Certification Exam
This course is designed for officers who were previously certified in the State of Florida or another state(s), or the military who wish to be certified in Florida. Students entering this training must meet Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission training assessment requirements for permission to enroll in the course.
Required Courses
CJD 0210C Law Enforcement Supplemental Review - Equivalency of Training
CJD 0213C Corrections Supplemental Review - Equivalency of Training
Continuing Workforce Education: Advanced & Specialized Training
NFC offers Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved courses for certified officers on a regular basis. Courses for which officers may receive incentive pay as well as specialized classes requested by agencies are provided on a non-fee basis for officers employed within FDLE Region IV Trust Fund which includes all counties within the college service district. Other Florida employed officers are admitted on a space available basis. Agency approval is required for entry in these courses.
Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Technology
The purpose of the A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology is to prepare students for careers in the criminal justice field and to meet the needs of persons already employed in those fields to advance in their professions or articulate to a bachelor’s degree. This program does not lead to basic certification or employ-ability as a law enforcement or corrections officer. Courses are offered on demand.
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