The criminal justice and law enforcement program is for students planning to concentrate in the law enforcement area of the criminal justice system. In this program, students will prepare for administrative and law enforcement management positions with municipal, county, state and federal agencies. The training offered through this program meets the requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Mission Statement:
The two-year Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology is designed for individuals who seek a career in law enforcement, corrections, criminalistics, or community-based control functions. It is also designed for people who are currently employed in those fields and want to improve their skills for career development.
Upper Keys Center (Key Largo)
Basic Law Enforcement Academy #96 (Spring 2026)
Basic Law Enforcement Academy #95 (Fall 2025)
Key West Campus
Basic Law Enforcement Academy #97 (Summer 2026)
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Institute for Public Safety at 305-809-3250 or IPS@cfk.edu
Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit Training
(Basic Law Enforcement Academy/Minimum Standards)
This program is the 770 hours Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program and
meets the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission. Successful completion of these courses is required
to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination for Law Enforcement.
Entrance Requirements:
• Compliance with the statutory requirements for law enforcement officers as set forth in
Florida Statutes, Chapter 943 (943.13).
• Sponsorship by a Florida Law Enforcement Agency.
OR
• Successful completion of the application process and acceptance by the College’s
Director, Institute for Public Safety.
• Pass criminal history background check (fingerprints).
• Pass a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved Basic Abilities
Test, unless exempt per Florida Statute section 943.17(1) (g).
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training
(Minimum Standards)
This program is the 420 hours Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program and meets the
basic training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Successful completion of these
courses is required to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination for
Corrections.
Entrance Requirements:
• Compliance with the statutory requirements for correctional officers as set forth in
Florida Statutes, Chapter 943 (943.13).
• Sponsorship by a Florida correctional facility.
or
• Successful completion of the application process and acceptance by the College’s
Director, Institute for Public Safety.
• Pass criminal history background check (fingerprints).
• Pass a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved Basic AbilitiesTest
Sponsorship opportunities are available through Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Key West Police Department (KWPD. Click the links below for more information.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Trainee Position
Key West Police Department
Officer Trainee Position
Officer Danyle Gray
dgray@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
For further information about any of the specialized training courses listed, please contact CFK’s Institute for Public Safety at 305.809.3250.
Field Training Officer
Florida General Instructor Techniques Course
Effective August 15, 2019, the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) will be conducted through PearsonVue Testing Centers.
To register, go to
Once you click on the link you will complete the following:
You will receive a confirmation email once completed. There will be no same day scheduling of exam so schedule the exam in a timely manner.
As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy.