Law Enforcement/Corrections Programs

Complete all steps 1 ~ 4 before Application Deadline in order to be considered

Step 1: Sign up and take the BAT Test  

To find a testing center near you go to  www.pearsonvue.com Search ‘Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test’  and select the correct discipline (Law Enforcement or Corrections). This is a pass/fail computerized test. You must pass the FBAT test in order to apply for academy.

Step 2: Make an Applicant Processing Appointment: *By Appointment Only*

 POC: JoAnn Svedas

Schedule an appointment with Ms. Svedas and submit below items:

• Application Fee $123 (Payable to ‘Santa Fe College’ This is Non-Refundable).
• If you are sponsored, the sponsoring agency needs to provide a sponsorship letter to get fee waived.
• Copy of CJBAT (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test)
• Copy of High School Diploma, Social Security Card
• Copy of Valid Driver’s License, Birth Certificate
• Application Photo (Take a photo of yourself, shoulder & up with white background with your cell and email to JoAnn.
• Copy of DD214 & VMET if prior military service member
• Honesty Statement & 58 Authority for Release of Information Notarized (Have medical doctor sign for; 75 Physical Assessment page & Basic Recruit Physical Training Program Plan page to clear you for all physical fitness while you are in the academy)
• If you are sponsored, the sponsoring agency will provide a physician-signed copy of the CJSTC-75 Physical Assessment Form along with Training Program Plan page. If you are self-sponsored, you are required to submit these documents.

Step 3: Complete Academy Application 'Pobits'

POC:  Sally Anderson

Ms. Anderson will send you Online Pobits Application once you complete item 1 & 2 above.

• You will receive an email invitation to the online IPS Application system POBITS (Peace Officer Background Investigation Tracking System).
• Review the POBITS Candidate Overview video before beginning the application: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziv4ZfBv8H8&t=276s.
• Your POBITS access will expire 14 days after you receive the email invitation.
• Ensure you validate all information in your PHS and complete. You do not have to upload all supplemental forms. Once completed, submit your application. Please note that your access to POBITS will be revoked permanently once PHS is submitted

Step 4:  Admit yourself to Santa Fe College

POC:  Sally Anderson

• Apply to SF College by going to http://www.sfcollege.edu/admissions/index and clicking on the “Apply Now” button.
• Select either “Transfer” or “Freshman” admission status, then select “Certificate in Law Enforcement: VC-7702” as your PRIMARY
• Choose the Term based on your academy start date: (Ex: March –Spring / July – Summer/ Oct-Fall)
• Once you are admitted, log onto the SF College eSantaFe website (located at https://ss2.sfcollege.edu/eSantaFe) using your SF ID and password. Once logged in, please click on the “My Status” button to ensure all items (such as FL residency, Registration Stops, etc.) are completed.
• Once completed, email your SF ID number to Advising Specialist/Background Investigator Sayuri “Sally” Anderson

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