Criminal Justice and Public Safety
FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Career Certificate
Change lives, starting with your own.
Law enforcement officers work in an environment that offers new challenges each day. Their duties include enforcing the law, responding to calls, and the personally rewarding aspects of protecting citizens and maintaining order within the communities they serve.
The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to take the state exam for law enforcement officer.
Why SJR State?
- Experienced Faculty including retired FBI, Sheriff’s Office Command Staff, and military veterans.
- Graduates include a local sheriff and chiefs of police.
- Academy graduates surpass the state certification exam average: Law Enforcement average over 95% passage rate.
- Approximately 90% of employed graduates work for agencies in Northeast Florida.
Our Law Enforcement Partners
- St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
- Clay County Sheriff’s Office
- Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
- St. Augustine Police Department
- St. Augustine Beach Police Department
- Orange Park Police Department
- Green Cove Springs Police Department
- Palatka Police Department
- Interlachen Police Department
- Welaka Police Department
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Campus Police Department
Special admission requirements - APPLY EARLY!
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
The Criminal Justice Academy is located on the St. Augustine Campus.
Timothy Adams, J.D.
Dean of Criminal Justice and Public Safety
and Director of the St. Augustine Campus
Program Details
Day Class
Overview: Day Class will meet 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday.
The class will run from July 2025 – December 2025
Application period opens: March 31, 2025
Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025
BMST: June 19, 2025 at 7:45 a.m.
Acceptance decisions: June 19, 2025 – June 20, 2025
Orientation: July 1, 2025
Start of classes: July 8, 2025
Night Class
Overview: Night Class will meet 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
The class will run from July 2025 – April 2026
Application period opens: March 31, 2025
Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025
BMST: June 19, 2025 at 7:45 a.m.
Acceptance decisions: June 19, 2025 – June 20, 2025
Orientation: July 1, 2025
Start of classes: July 8, 2025
Location: St. Augustine Campus
Program Code: 5005
Requirements: See Catalog
Are you currently a corrections officer? Consider our cross-over training.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (0544)
Requirements: See Catalog
Application: Cross-Over Program
CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY (0547)
Requirements: See Catalog
Application: Cross-Over Program
The SJR State advantage
Ask any student and they will tell you that confidence is gained from experience. It is what instructors and employers call the "competitive edge."
- State-of-the-art simulators, forensics labs, and equipment provide the latest hands-on training
- Instructors are current professionals in their field
- Are you a Veteran? Find out how to use your GI Bill® toward your education
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy has limited availability. Admission is not guaranteed. In circumstances when the number of applications is greater than the number of available slots for a class, a point system approved by the college’s Board of Trustees will be applied to determine the applicants who are accepted into the class.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
How to Apply
(1) Apply to SJR State*
(2) Florida Law Enforcement Academy Application Packet*
(3) Download the Physical Training Program
When applying for scholarships, applicants interested in the July basic recruit program should list the term a “Fall” term.
Admission will be based on the completion of all entry requirements. All candidates must meet all entry requirements. There are special admission requirements in addition to the College's admission procedures and policies. In addition to the special admission standards, there are special program requirements including attendance, physical exercises, and demonstrations of proficiency. The program is challenging and physically and mentally demanding.
Students should begin the application process at least three months prior to the program start date.
Applicants must print and complete all documents in the packets and bring to the Criminal Justice Training Center on the St. Augustine campus. (The application portion can be filled out electronically and then printed.)
The BAT test is available at PearsonVue Testing Centers only and the cost is $39. Students must apply online and pay for the test at www.pearsonvue.com.
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.