Criminal Justice Cross-Over Programs
Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission has established basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of Florida officers between criminal justice disciplines.
If you are currently Florida-certified as a Corrections Officer or Law Enforcement Officer, the Eastern Florida State College Public Safety Institute's cross-over Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) programs can lead to additional or dual certifications.
⇒ Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer CTC: This part-time program leads to certification in law enforcement and is designed for Corrections Officers who are Florida-certified or individuals who have completed the Corrections Academy and successfully passed the State Exam (within the last four years).
⇒ Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer CTC: This part-time program leads to certification in corrections and is designed for Law Enforcement Officers who are Florida-certified or individuals who have completed the Law Enforcement Academy and successfully passed the State Exam (within the last four years).
Criminal Justice Cross-Over Programs
Program Overview
- Certificate Type
- Career & Technical Certificate (CTC)
- Delivery Method
- On-Campus
- Location
- Melbourne
- Academic Community
- Public Safety
- Contact Information
- Shanee Wasmund, Coordinator
Melbourne Campus
Bldg. 8, Rm. 201P
wasmunds@easternflorida.edu
321-433-5635
criminal justice cross-over COURSE CURRICULUM
With each program, you should work closely with the program coordinator to review requirements and eligibility.
Cross-Over Programs Admissions Information
Cross-Over Programs are limited access and require that applicants work closely with the appropriate public safety coordinator. They will help you navigate the eligibility and application steps listed in the accordion and will supply the special paper application that is required.
- Possess current Florida Corrections Officer Certification, or have completed the Corrections Academy within the last four years and passed the Florida State Exam
- U.S. citizen
- No felony convictions
- No convictions involving false statements or domestic violence
- No pleas of guilty or no contest after July 1, 1981, involving a false statement even if sentence is suspended or adjudication withheld unless record sealed or expunged prior to December 1, 1985
- No dishonorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces
- Valid driver license or photo identification
- Criminal history and background check which may include drug screening and psychological evaluation
- Pass the Law Enforcement Officer Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test
- Receive approval from the Dean of the Public Safety Institute
- Register for and take the Law Enforcement Officer Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Be sure to specify that you need the Law Enforcement Officer version of the CJBAT.
- If you are not currently employed by a correctional agency, arrange for fingerprinting and background check by calling the Brevard Police Testing and Selection Center, 321-433-5638.
- Complete a separate paper application to the Cross-Over to Florida Law Enforcement Officer Program. Call 321-433-5635 or email wasmunds@easternflorida.edu who will provide this application (it is NOT an online application).
- Apply for admission to Eastern Florida State College (this is a separate application from the cross-over program application)
- Obtain medical clearance from a licensed physician. (Discuss the details with the program coordinator)
- Possess current Law Enforcement Officer certification in the State of Florida, or have completed the Law Enforcement Academy within the last four years and passed the Florida State Exam
- U.S. citizen
- No felony convictions
- No convictions involving false statements or domestic violence
- No pleas of guilty or no contest after July 1, 1981, involving a false statement even if sentence is suspended or adjudication withheld unless record sealed or expunged prior to December 1, 1985
- No dishonorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces
- Valid driver license or photo identification
- Criminal history and background check which may include drug screening and psychological evaluation
- Pass the Correctional Officer Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)
- Receive approval from the Dean of the Public Safety Institute
- Register for and take the Correctional Officer Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Be sure to specify that you need the Corrections Officer version of the CJBAT.
- If you are not currently employed by any law enforcement department or agency, arrange for fingerprinting and background check by calling the Brevard Police Testing and Selection Center, 321-433-5638.
- Complete a separate paper application for the Crossover to Correctional Officer Program. Call 321-433-5635 or email wasmunds@easternflorida.edu who will provide this application (it is NOT an online application).
- Apply for admission to Eastern Florida State College (this is a separate application from the cross-over program application)
- Obtain medical clearance from a licensed physician. (Discuss the details with the program coordinator)
Brief Costs & Financial Aid Eligibility
Tuition for the 198-clock-hour Crossover from Law Enforcment to Corrections program is about $500. For the 518-clock-hour Corrections to Law Enforcement program, tuition is about $1,325. Those rates are for Florida residents and do not include any fees related to applying for the programs, course materials, or post-program state certification testing.
Neither program is eligible for Federal financial aid such as Pell Grants. However, there are other options available to help you cover the costs. If you have a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship or a Florida Prepaid account, you can use those funds toward your education. Veterans may be eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits, and there are scholarships offered by the EFSC Foundation and external organizations that you can apply for. You also can use the Nelnet Payment Plan to manage your tuition payments.
Related Public Safety Programs
As you explore Cross-Over training, here are some other programs you might be interested in. Each of these programs will list a contact who can help with advising and planning based on your professional background.