SPC Information

Academy programs through St. Petersburg College

LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER TRAINING AT SPC

The Law Enforcement Academy gives you the training you need to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Examination and become a police officer. SPC’s Southeastern Public Safety Institute is an approved FDLE training center and uses the curriculum of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC).

CORRECTIONS CAREER TRAINING AT SPC

The Corrections Academy provides the training you need to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification Examination and become a correctional officer. You can serve in local sheriffs’ departments, Florida Department of Corrections facilities and private correctional companies. Our academy is held at our FDLE approved training center and uses the curriculum of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC).

Exemption from Training (EOT) at SPC

BECOME A POLICE OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN FLORIDA

Our Exemption from Training (EOT) Academy is for out-of-state officers, federal officers, military personnel and previously certified Florida officers with a break of service of more than four years. (See Florida Statutes 943.131(2) and Florida Administrative Code 11B-35.009(4)(5).) This EOT Academy exempts you from having to complete the full basic recruit academy and qualifies you to sit for the Florida State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE).

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAREER TRAINING AT SPC

911 DISPATCHERS ARE IN DEMAND

Public safety telecommunicators in 911 call centers are in critical need in local agencies, which are actively seeking qualified applicants. As a police, fire, and emergency medical services dispatcher, you play a critical role and are the first point of contact with the public in emergency situations.

The Public Safety Telecommunication Certificate program at St. Petersburg College gives you the expertise to perform this job and fill the job gaps in Pinellas County.