Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex

Selection Center

The Selection Center is an affiliate of the Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College whose responsibility is to process applicants through various means of testing to determine if the applicant possesses the highest standards and ethics including; honesty, accountability, and integrity, to become a first responder in the State of Florida. Students applying to the Law Enforcement or Corrections Academy must first be processed through the Selection Center. Law Enforcement and Corrections Academies are Selective Admission Programs. Applicants must review the Selection Center Web Page in its entirety. Please note that the Schedule and Cost of Academies are subject to change.

Be at least 19 years of age by the time of academy completion for Law Enforcement Academy and at least 18 years of age for Corrections Academy.
Be a citizen of the United States
Have graduated from High School or have obtained a state-issued GED certificate or equivalent, as determined acceptable by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Possess a valid driver's license. The applicant must have a valid Florida Driver License at the time of the academy entry.
Be of good moral character, as defined in the Selection Center Policy Manual.
Not have been convicted of ANY felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements as the terms are defined by law, regardless of whether or not adjudication has been withheld.
Not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.
Not have falsified their Application or Personal History Questionnaire.
Not have used marijuana (including medical marijuana) for one year prior to application. This must have been experimental use only.
Not have had a suspended driver's license for one year prior to application (except for DMV or financial errors).
Other eligibility requirements are defined in greater depth in the Selection Center Policy Manual (located in the Application Packet).

Step 1: Testing

PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SELECTION PROCESS, THE APPLICANT MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS:

BASIC ABILITIES TEST (BAT score valid for 4 years) - $39.00 fee (Click Here to Register)
- Please sign up for the correct test; COBAT for Corrections and LEBAT for Law Enforcement
- Check with the Selection Center if you qualify for the BAT Exemption (Degree or Military); for Law Enforcement only per FDLE
- Test provided in Room 127 every Monday and Tuesday @ the TCPSTC

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT score valid for 6 months) - $40.00 fee (Click Here to Register)
- You must bring the original, completed Medical Waiver for PAT Form which may be located at the bottom of this page.
- If applying through our Selection Center, you must complete the IRSC PAT; no other PATS will be accepted

***EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 - The Selection Center will be moving to a new Physical Agilities Test***

Step 2: Application

Once the above testing is completed.

The selection process will begin.

The applicant must download the Application Packet located in the attachment section which includes the following:

Personal History Questionnaire with 750-word handwritten autobiography.
CJSTC Form 75 (Original Form; not a copy)

 a) The physician credentials may only be that of an MD, DO, ARNP, or PA.

b) Applicants MUST provide the Physical Fitness Conditioning Outline to the medical provider completing the form CJSTC Form 75 per FDLE

Step 3: Processing

Applicants must schedule an appointment with the Selection Center Coordinator to return their COMPLETED Application Packet. INCOMPLETE packets will not be accepted and appointments will be rescheduled.

Please call (772) 462-7961 to schedule this appointment.

The Region XI Selection Center Processing Fee is $600.

****ALL PROCESSING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE****

PHASE I COSTS ($135.00) - You can pay by clicking here

==> Phase I payment is due prior to your scheduled interview and appointment with the Selection Center Coordinator.

Initial Comprehensive Interview and Evaluation
Fingerprint Scan
Criminal History Check
Administrative Fees

PHASE II COSTS ($465.00) - You can pay by clicking here

==> Phase II payment is not due until you have successfully passed Phase I and the Selection Center has contacted you with instructions on Phase II and when to make your payment.