Overview

The Equivalency of Training (EOT) course is a quick pathway toward certification as a Florida law enforcement officer or correctional officer that does not require the completion of a full basic recruit academy program. This course allows out-of-state officers, federal officers, certain military personnel, and previously-certified Florida officers to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE). EOT coursework is derived from the statewide Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Curriculum. Topics include firearms, defensive tactics, vehicle operations, and first-aid. EOT course completers must pass the SOCE within one year to be eligible for certification.

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. EOT is not a background investigative process determining suitability for Florida law enforcement employment. Applicants seeking EOT eligibility should also review Florida State Statute 943.13 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-27 for employment compliance. Refer to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at:

Step 1: Equivalency of Training (EOT) Assessment

Please refer to the information below to determine which type of equivalency is needed. An application is available for each classification. Contact Helen Legall, the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator, 352-271-2944.

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

For individuals who were employed in a state other than Florida, or as a federal officer or military police officer. To qualify, a person must have served one year as a full-time sworn officer with arrest powers in the last eight years.  Qualifying employment cannot include time spent in an academy, even if you were receiving pay while attending the academy.  There cannot be more than an eight-year gap from the end of your most recent qualifying employment to the submission of your complete EOT application.

Application fee:
Out of State and Federal Applicants $200
Military Police $50

Employments that typically do not establish EOT qualification are seasonal, part-time, reserve (civilian or military), volunteers, military security forces, military vessel-boarding teams, etc.

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 EOT application.

Application fee:
Florida Re-Certification $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.  The Proficiency Course requires you to demonstrate proficiency in certain high-liability physical skills (defensive tactics, firearms, medical first responder (i.e. First Aid or Equivalent), and Vehicle Operations (not required for Corrections). Contact a Commission-Certified to enroll in the appropriate training course. B体育官网入口 does not offer this course.

Step 3: State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE)

Once you complete and pass the EOT Class you need to take the . The exam fee is $100 and additional fees may be assessed by the test sites.  You are given three opportunities to pass.  If you do not pass after three attempts, you must complete the applicable Basic Recruit Training Program and reapply to take the State Officer Certification Examination.  The SOCE is derived from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Curriculum.