Interview with the class coordinator
The Chipola College Criminal Justice Selection Center's overall goal is to attract, screen and select candidates for the Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer, and Firefighting Academy.
Steps leading to an applicant's acceptance into the academy:
Interview with the class coordinator
Academy Application completed
FBAT (Florida Basic Abilities
Test)
Selection Center Process
Criminal History Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screen
Physical Exam
After successful completion of the Academy and State Examination requirements, eligible candidates will be placed in a pool where they may be called for interviews by participating agencies.
For further information/details, contact Steve Anderson, 850-718-2479, or e-mail andersons@chipola.edu; or FAX requests to 850-718-2497.
| For an already certified out-of-state officer
seeking
Out-of-State Officer Equivalency. For a Florida Certified Officer whose certification has lapsed and needs a In-State Officer Equivalency. |
Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training Requirements
must be 19 years of age or older
have a high school diploma or equivalent
be a United States Citizen
no felony convictions and have good moral character
pass a physical examination
complete the basic recruit training
pass the state certification test
What are the requirements to start Chipola's Law Enforcement Academy?
must pass the FBAT (Florida Basic Abilities Test)
personal information sheet
a sheriff's application
a copy of birth certificate
a copy of high school diploma with transcript or GED with scores
a copy of military discharge if you are a veteran
a copy of driver's license
a copy of Social Security card
pass a thorough background investigation
There is educational financial assistance available.
For further information contact Byron Quivey (850)718-2286; e-mail quiveyb@chipola.edu; or FAX requests (850)718-2497.
Corrections Basic Recruit Training Requirements
must be 19 years of age or older
have high school diploma or equivalent
be a United States Citizen
no felony convictions and have good moral character
pass a physical examination
complete the basic recruit training
pass the State certification test
What are the requirements to start Chipola's Corrections Academy?
must pass the FBAT (Florida Basic Abilities Test)
personal information sheet
a sheriff's application
a copy of birth certificate
a copy of high school diploma with transcript or GED with scores
a copy of military discharge if you are a veteran
a copy of driver's license
a copy of Social Security card
pass a thorough background investigation
There is educational financial assistance available.
For further information contact Mike Dolan (850)718-2212; e-mail dolanm@chipola.edu; or FAX requests (850)718-2497.
Firefighter Basic Recruit Training Requirements
must be 18 years of age or older
have a high school diploma or equivalent
no criminal record
pass a physical examination
complete the fire academy
pass the State certification test
To apply for Chipola's Firefighting Academy - click here
For further information contact Martin Fowler (850)718-2483; e-mail fowlerm@chipola.edu; or FAX requests (850)718-2497.
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