Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer Academy

This program is the 317 hour Auxiliary Officer training program and meets the training requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This Auxiliary Basic Recruit Training Program trains applicants for employment or appointment by criminal justice agencies to assist or aid full-time or part-time officers.

Entrance requirements:

1. Compliance with the statutory requirements for Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer as set forth in Florida Statute Chapter 943 (943.13)

2. Sponsorship by a Florida Law Enforcement Agency or 3. Successful completion of the application process and acceptance by Director,

Institute of Criminal Justice, Florida Keys Community College 4. Pass a criminal history background check 5. Pass a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved Basic

Abilities Test

Courses offered: (Effective April 1, 2007) CJD 0001 Law Enforcement Auxiliary Prerequisite Course (63 hr) CJK 0031 CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers (40 hr) CJK 0421 Dart Firing Stun Gun (6 hr) Optional Courses Based on Employing Agency Requirements: CJK 0020 CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (48 hr) CJK 0040 CMS Criminal Justice Firearms (80 hr) CJK 0050 CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (80 hr)

TOTAL: 317 Hours