Criminal Justice Academy offers classes and workshops throughout the year at the Highlands Campus, 600 West College Drive, Avon Park. Click on the course name to view the complete description and contact information.
For current information, email the Criminal Justice Academy: publicservice@southflorida.edu
Michael Huften, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7285, or email: Michael.Huften@southflorida.edu.
Michael Austin, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7282, or email: Michael.Austin@southflorida.edu.
Criminal Justice Academy Training
The first step in the Criminal Justice Academy application process is for the applicant to go to: sfsc.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/EM0T5lC78670x6700sxN.ssc.
Once the student has completed the College application and received a response from the College, they can continue to the specific application they are preparing for:
Law Enforcement: https://sfsc.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/N80K4G87B86G0x6702d678.ssc
Coordinator for Law Enforcement: michael.huften@southflorida.edu
Corrections: https://sfsc.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/N7878NG07c020x6702d678.ssc
Coordinator for Corrections: michael.austin@southflorida.edu
Public Safety Communication (9-1-1 Dispatch Operator): https://sfsc.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/aform/N77c1m87B86G0x6702d678.ssc
Coordinator for Public Safety Communication (9-1-1 Dispatch Operator): michael.austin@southflorida.edu
Once the second application has been submitted, the student will receive an email from the coordinator giving them a list of the additional items they will need to complete. After all the additional items have been completed and reviewed by the coordinator, he will issue the “Authorization to Register” which is the final step prior to the start date of the Academy.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator.
All courses are at the Highlands Campus, Avon Park, unless otherwise noted.
Click on class titles for dates, times, and complete class descriptions.
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March 9 |
Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
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March 18 |
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Course – Evening Class | 770 Hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian |
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March 18-29 |
Security Guard Certification Course | 40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian |
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March 18-29 |
Field Training Officer Course | 40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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March 25 |
Basic Corrections Academy Course | 420 Hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Civilian |
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April 1 |
Speed Measurement Operators Course | 40 Hours | Shift Friendly | 1-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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April 1 |
Instructor Techniques | 64 Hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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April 8 |
9-1-1 Dispatcher Course | 232 Hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian |
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April 13 |
Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders | 4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
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April 15 |
Breath Test Operator Course | 16 Hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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May 6-17 |
Interviews and Interrogations | 40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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June 24 |
Basic Sniper Course | 40 Hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized |
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July 17 |
Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class | 770 Hours | M-R | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Civilian |
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July 17 |
Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training – Daytime Class | 518 Hours | W | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Specialized |
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October 15, 16, and 17 |
24 Hours | T-W-R | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized | |
