Note: If you intend on attending the academy, it would be a good idea to go ahead and apply for financial aid.

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1 Criminal Justice Training Academy 100 College Boulevard East Public Safety, Building F Niceville, Florida Office (850) Fax (850) William Looper, Director Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Basic Recruit Programs at Northwest Florida State College. Attached is an information packet and preliminary application form for the Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer Academies. Please read this cover letter and review the packet thoroughly. Most questions are answered within this packet. Pay particular attention to the enclosed list of Basic Requirements. We cannot accept applicants into the Academy that have been convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, domestic violence related offenses, or moral character violations as defined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement s (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). If you are unsure of your eligibility, please see attachment in this packet and/or consult a member of the Training Center staff. The entire application must be filled out. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Copies are not acceptable we must have originals. Your application must be printed or typed and be legible only black and blue ink are acceptable. Your application and all other paperwork must be returned in person to the Public Safety Division office located in Building F on the Niceville Campus. Seating preferences are assigned on a first come, first serve basis; therefore, it is important to submit your completed application in a timely manner. Medical Clearance: You must submit a completed FDLE Physical Fitness Assessment form (CJSTC-75B), an FDLE Chemical Agent Exposure Training Evaluation form (CJSTC-6A), and an NWF State College Physical Requirements/ Limitations form all signed by a doctor, physician s assistant or nurse practitioner. Background Investigation: A background investigation will be conducted. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate. Portions of the packet require notary services. Approximately six weeks prior to the start of the academy, an acceptance letter will be ed to your NWF State College address. The letter will inform you of the date/time/location of academy orientation. You must contact our office upon receipt of the letter and confirm your continued interest in attending the academy. All students are required to attend academy orientation. During orientation you will receive additional information about the academy, to include how and when to register for courses, academy policies and procedures, and more. Again, ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY. Note: If you intend on attending the academy, it would be a good idea to go ahead and apply for financial aid. Please feel free to contact us at (850) if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance. William Looper, Director looperw@nwfsc.edu Katherine St. Onge, Office Specialist I - CJ stongek@nwfsc.edu Steven Hough, Training Coordinator houghs@nwfsc.edu Jeff McGill, Training Coordinator mcgillj1@nwfsc.edu An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution

2 General Information 1 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Under Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) rules and Florida Statutes, in order to qualify for certification as a law enforcement/corrections officer, applicants must meet the following requirements: Be at least 19 years of age Be a United States citizen Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate No convictions of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement Never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces Have good moral character LaW ENForCEmENt/CorrECtIoNS officer Basic recruit training Program requirements Complete an application to Northwest Florida State College Pass Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) If new student, must attend academy orientation Pass the Medical Exam required to be accepted into Academy Agree to be fingerprinted by the training center school Successful completion of background investigation These are the minimum qualifications set by the State of Florida for taking the State Certification Exam and receiving certification. A candidate who has a number of felony arrests without a conviction and/or an extensive record of traffic violations showing a disregard for the law, may be eligible to take the State Exam, but will have little or no chance of being employed by any law enforcement or corrections agency. In addition, Federal Law prohibits any individual who has been convicted of a domestic violence charge (felony or misdemeanor) from carrying a firearm. This law prohibits an individual with such a conviction from becoming a law enforcement/ corrections officer. Criminal Justice agencies in Florida are free to set their own additional requirements on candidates for employment such as physical requirements, drug use, and criminal history. Applicants must meet the standards of that particular agency they apply for. Passing the Basic Recruit Training Program does not guarantee employment with a Criminal Justice agency. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 943, the certification process begins with a candidate successfully completing a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Basic Recruit Training Program. The candidate receives a Certificate of Completion upon graduation and applies to sit for the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE). Upon successful completion of the SOCE, the candidate must become employed with a law enforcement or corrections agency. The candidate can then apply to CJSTC for certification. The candidate has four years from the beginning of the Basic Recruit Training Program to fulfill these requirements and become certified.

3 General Information 2 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE False oath before a notary Fleeing/attempting to elude an officer Public assistance fraud Assault (3-7, 10) Explosives violations (2) Culpable negligence Battery Improper exhibition of a weapon/firearm (1) Carrying a concealed weapon Poss/Sale of firearm w/ altered serial # Furnishing weapons to minors Renting space for prostitution or lewdness Willful failure to report gunshot wounds Exposure of sex organs Failure to report sexual battery Criminal mischief Prostitution/lascivious (d) Petit theft Unnatural/lascivious act Possession of altered property False fire alarms Theft of utilities/cable services Trespass to structure or conveyance Distribution of fictitious court documents Theft of trade secrets Sale of counterfeit controlled substance Removing/altering property id marks Negligent treatment of children False report of a crime Fighting/baiting animals Fraudulent urine drug test Prescription fraud (2-3) Child abuse Stop payment of check w/ intent to defraud Persistent nonsupport of child/spouse Perjury not in official proceedings (1)(b) Mfg. of counterfeit controlled sub. BaSIC recruit academy List of Moral Character offenses which may disqualify you from employment cited by sections of the Florida Statutes Resisting an officer without violence (2-4) Passing worthless checks Aiding inmates escape from training school False report to law enforcement Pornography offenses Refusal to serve arrest warrant Transport of obscenity into state False imprisonment of an officer Loitering or prowling Publishing name and address of LE officer Unlawful assemblies (2) Retail display of obscenity to minors Burning a cross on another s property Wholesale promotion of obscenity (2) Witness tampering Affrays and riots (7)a False reports concerning use of force Burning a cross in a public place (3) Malicious battery on a prison inmate Accept UA compensation from inmate (1-2) Controlled substance violations

4 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE PHYSICaL FItNESS training PLaN Physical fitness is most easily understood by examining its components or parts. There is widespread agreement that these four components are basic. 1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance - the ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and to remove wastes, over sustained periods of time. Long runs and swims are among the methods employed in measuring this component. 2. muscular Strength - the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body strength, for example, can be measured by various weight-lifting exercises. 3. muscular Endurance - the ability of a muscle, or a group of muscles, to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object. Push-ups are often used to test endurance of arm and shoulder muscles. 4. Flexibility - the ability to move joints and use muscles through their full range of motion. The sit-and-reach test is a good measure of flexibility of the lower back and backs of the upper legs. the Workout Schedule The physical fitness training plan will include something from each of the four basic fitness components described above. Each workout will begin with a warm-up and end with a cool down. As a general rule, the workouts will be spaced throughout the week and avoid consecutive days of hard exercise. Approximately three (3) hours each week, throughout the duration of the basic academy, will be dedicated to physical fitness training. Here are the amounts of activity necessary for the average, healthy academy cadet to maintain and/or increase his or her overall level of fitness. Included are some of the popular exercises we will be using in each category. Warm-UP five to ten minutes of exercises such as walking, slow jogging, knee lifts, arm circles or trunk rotations. Low intensity movements that stimulate movements to be used in the activity can also be included in the warm-up. muscular StrENGtH approximately two 20 minute sessions per week that include exercises for all the major muscle groups. Lifting weights is the most effective way to increase strength. The use of fitness cords and bands can be used to reduce the risk of injury and to keep equipment costs at a minimum. General Information 3 BRTP - Physical Fitness Training Plan

5 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE muscular ENDUraNCE approximately three 30 minute sessions each week that include exercises such as calisthenics, push-ups, sit-ups, pullups, and weight training for all the major muscle groups. The use of fitness cords and bands can be used to reduce the risk of injury and to keep equipment costs at a minimum. CarDIorESPIratorY ENDUraNCE approximately three 20 minute bouts of continuous aerobic (activity requiring oxygen) rhythmic exercise each week. Popular aerobic conditioning activities include brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, rope-jumping, rowing, cross-country skiing, and some continuous action games like racquetball and handball. FLEXIBILItY ten to twelve minutes of stretching exercises performed slowly without a bouncing motion. This can be included after a warm-up or during a cool down. CooL DoWN approximately five to ten minutes of slow walking, low-level exercise, combined with stretching. Sample One (1) Hour Workout: 1. Warm Ups: Trunk Rotations, Arm Circles, Lunges, Stretching 10 Minutes 2. Muscular Endurance: Push Ups, Sit Ups, Pull Ups 10 Minutes 3. Cardiorespiratory Endurance: *30 Minute Class Run 30 Minutes 4. Flexibility/Cool Down: Slow Walk, Stretching 10 Minutes * Pace will vary based on fitness level of group running; classes can be broken into different groups based on individual fitness level (i.e., beginning, advanced, etc.). Supplemental handouts for the Physical Fitness Training Plan are attached and listed below: PF Training Plan Handout #1: Warm Up & Stretching PF Training Plan Handout #2: The Importance of Hydration during Exercise PF Training Plan Handout #3: Beating the Heat during Summer Exercise PF Training Plan Handout #4: Common Forms of Heat Related Illnesses PF Training Plan Handout #5: Jogging Safely PF Training Plan Handout #6: 10 Basic Weight Training Exercises 2 Additional PF Training Plan Handouts are in development. Note: This two page outline of the Physical Fitness Training Plan should be attached to the CJSTC Form #75B Basic Recruit Student Physical Fitness and Chemical Agent Contamination to be viewed by the examining physician. General Information 4 PF Training Plan Handout #6: 10 Weight Training Exercises