3350 | Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer
This Career Certificate (CC) program trains you to become a law enforcement auxiliary officer in the state of Florida, and it meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this “prerequisite” course, you may work as an auxiliary officer with limited authority and in the company of a certified officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80 percent on all examinations per Administrative Rule. If you graduate from this course, you may not carry a firearm, impact weapon, or operate a vehicle until you have successfully completed the appropriate training through a certified training center or an agency with a certified high-liability instructor.
Length: 319 contact hours
| Course Name | Course Number | Course Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Auxiliary Introduction | CJK 0240 | 27 |
| Law Enforcement Auxiliary Patrol and Traffic | CJK 0241 | 19 |
| Law Enforcement Auxiliary Investigations | CJK 0242 | 17 |
| Dart-Firing Stun Gun | CJK 0422 | 8 |
| CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | CJK 0031 | 40 |
| CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Prerequisite Course | Subtotal Hours | 111 |
| Course Name | Course Number | Course Hours |
|---|---|---|
| *CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | CJK 0040 | 80 |
| *CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | CJK 0051 | 80 |
| **Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations | CJK 0020 | 48 |
| CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Program Hours | Total Hours | 319 |
** CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations is optional and is based on employing agency requirements. If required, the course shall be taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor at a training school or agency (Rule 11B-35.003, F.A.C.). If CMS Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations is not instructed, the total program hours will be reduced to 271 hours.
Courses, hours, and requirements are subject to change as determined and required by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
