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Criminal Justice Academy at SJR State

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Criminal Justice Academy at SJR State

Earn your degree or certificate in the respected fields of law enforcement and corrections at St. Johns River State College. Programs at St. Accreditation
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Challenge yourself with the intense training and dedication required to become a respected member of the criminal justice profession. Johns River State College include: Law Enforcement Basic Recruit, Corrections Officer, Computer Related Crime Investigation, Homeland Security, Fire Science Technology, Private Security Guard and more! SJR STATE COLLEGE NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
St. Johns River State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, activities, policies and procedures based on race, sex, gender, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran status. Questions pertaining to education equity, equal access or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer: Charles Romer, Room A0173, 5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177; (386) 312-4074; CharlesRomer@sjrstate.edu. Anonymous reporting is available at SJRstate.edu/report. Inquiries/complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer online, in person, via mail, via email or with the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Atlanta Office, 61 Forsyth St. SW Suite 19T10, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927. Johns River State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of St. Johns River State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

07/02/2025

Prepared to lead, protect, and serve. Congratulations to the newest SJR State Criminal Justice Academy graduates! We know you’ll make a meaningful impact in our communities.

04/15/2025

Congratulations to the newest graduates of our Corrections Officer Academy! We're of your commitment to serving and protecting our communities, and we know you’ll make a positive difference.

Read more about the ceremony at https://www.sjrstate.edu/press2025/25-corrections-ceremony.

04/14/2025

From the academy to achievement! Cadets from the SJR State Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program! Congratulations to all! 🎓

Read more about the ceremony at https://www.sjrstate.edu/press2025/25-law-enforcement-ceremony.

01/27/2025

Congratulations to our recent graduates on joining the Putnam County Sheriff's Office! We know you will make a positive impact in our community!

01/22/2025

! Deputies Lafferty, Wolfe, and Felbinger, SJR State Criminal Justice Academy grads, are making a real difference in the community.

01/13/2025

Starting his career with distinction! After serving with the Palatka Police Department for the last year, recent SJR State Law Enforcement Academy graduate Matthew Dickerson has been named Rookie of the Year! According to Chief of Police, Jason L. Shaw, Sr., his hard work, devotion, attention to detail and positive service make him a true asset to the team.

01/06/2025

Celebrating those ready to protect and serve! Recently, cadets from SJR State’s Criminal Justice Academy were recognized for completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy. Congratulations, graduates!

Read more about the ceremony at https://sjrstate.edu/press2024/24-cj-graduation-fall.

06/27/2023

Congratulations to our recent St. Johns River State College Criminal Justice Academy graduates!

During the ceremony, Nicholas King received the Academic Achiever award for the highest GPA and Corey Johnson received the Most Proficient in Fi****ms award. The guest speaker was Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook.

The graduates include Dustin Douglas, Michael Fay, Alexa Gatlin, Tyler Gill, Anthony Harrell, Dametrius Harrison, Joshua Howey, Corey Johnson, Kadin Jones, Christopher King, Nicholas King, Jonathan Kuprian, Hailey Mason, Colton Masters, Daniel Moreland, Josh Mourao, Mallory Moyers, Annette Nalley, Vernon Pinkney, Bryon Quinquinio, Lisa Rainsberger, Joshua Schneider, Thomas Shumaker, Terrance Slocum, Kobe Speros, Dalton Spinks, Cole Vaughan, Caleb Virnstein, Sean Willison, Dillon Wolfe, and Bradley Wright.

Brooke Dicey was also recognized for completing the Correctional Officer Basic Recruit program.

Located at the St. Augustine campus, SJR State’s Criminal Justice Academy and provides job-related training to prepare cadets for entry-level employment in the field. Upon completion of the certificate programs, cadets will be eligible to take the state certification exam. The certificates also provide credit hours that can be transferred to SJR State’s associate in science degree in criminal justice technology.

Applications for the day class beginning January 2024 will be available in late summer. For additional information about SJR State’s Florida Law Enforcement Academy, call (904) 808-7490 or visit https://ow.ly/x6ZH50OYptZ.

View more photos from the ceremony at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sjrstate/albums/72177720309278612

04/12/2023

Congratulations to our latest Florida Corrections Officer Academy graduates.
The graduates include Arabella Blanks, Bailyn Futch, Maxwell Martin, Bryce Turner and Savannah Wells. !

During the ceremony, Bailyn Futch was recognized for special achievement, receiving the awards for Highest Academic Achiever and Most Proficient in Fi****ms.

The guest speaker was Tara Wildes, General Services Director for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Corrections Officer Academy career certificate program provides job-related training to prepare candidates for entry-level employment as corrections officers. The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to take the state exam for corrections officer. The certificates also provide credits that can be transferred to SJR State’s associate in science degree in criminal justice technology.

Applications for the day and night Florida Law Enforcement Academy programs are available. Classes begin July 5, 2023. Classes for the summer Florida Corrections Officer Academy will be announced soon. For more information, call (904) 808-7490 or visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/criminaljustice.

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Putnam County Sheriff's Office

04/01/2023

Congratulations to our students who graduated at the Criminal Justice Ceremony this week! You make us ! 🎓 🎊

For more pictures from the ceremony, visit http://ow.ly/uchN50NxVYp.

03/30/2023

So proud of our alumni - serving our communities well!

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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