Equivalency of Training (EOT)

Overview

The Criminal Justice Selection Center conducts evaluation processes through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for individuals interested in re-certifying in Florida as well as for those individuals who were employed as an out-of-state, federal or military police officer. Refer to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at: Officer Requirements, Equivalency and Equivalency of Training FAQ

Step 1: EOT Assessment

Contact on of our advisors:

Academic Advisors
Sayuri Anderson or call 352-271-2925
Katie Murphy James or call 352-271-2902

Please refer to the links below to determine which type of equivalency is needed. An application is available for each classification.

Out-of-State, Federal, and Military Police Equivalency

For individuals who were employed in a state other than Florida, or as a federal officer. To qualify, a person must have served one year as a full-time sworn officer with arrest powers in the last eight years. Application fee: Out of State and Federal Applicants is $200. Military Police is $50.

Florida Re-Certification

For individuals who once were certified in Florida. To qualify, you must have been employed and certified as a criminal justice officer in Florida. There cannot be more than an eight-year gap from the end of your most recent qualifying employment to the submission of your complete application. The application fee for Florida re-certification is $50.

Step 2: EOT Proficiency Course

Once you have been issued the Equivalency of Training CJSTC 76 Form, you must complete the EOT Proficiency Course.

For class information or any other questions regarding the EOT course, email Helen Legall or contact her by phone at 352-271-2944.

Certain paperwork will be required. Once we receive your paperwork, IPS will contact you with information on how to submit an application to the College. Once complete we will register you for the course.  Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with details on the class, and how to log into eSantaFe to pay the course fee. All forms and payment must be turned in by the class registration deadline below.

Maximum class size: 12
Fee: Florida/Non-Florida $900, Non-Refundable

Step 3: SOCE

Once you complete and pass the EOT Class you need to take the State Officer Certification Exam. The exam fee is $100 and additional fees may be assessed by the test sites.