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1. What does Certified or Immediately Certifiable mean?

A certified applicant is an individual who has completed a course of study approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training in Law Enforcement, and has successfully completed the state exam.

2. What if I am a certified police officer, deputy sheriff, or correctional officer in another state?

To find out what is necessary to meet Florida Certification Requirements, contact:

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training
  P.O. Box 1489
  Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Call 850-410-8600
• Visit their website

3. What if my career in the military was in corrections or law enforcement?

In many cases you may be eligible to take a two-week compliance course, which will allow you to take the Florida State Exam. You may call the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training at 850-410-8600 to determine if you meet the requirements.