The Academy Selection Center is an affiliate of the IRSC Criminal Justice Institute. The sole purpose of the Selection Center is to test applicants through various means to determine if the applicant is trainable and if the applicant possesses those traits that might make them hireable after academy training. Students applying to the Law Enforcement Academy or Corrections Academy must first be processed through the Academy Selection Center.

 

 

Applicants must complete the selection procedures outlined below prior to acceptance into these training programs. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria in all areas will be scheduled for the next available Academy.

 

Please review the Criminal Justice Selection Center Policy Manual before proceeding further. After doing so, if you have a question regarding your eligibility, contact the Selection Center before applying. 

 

Proposed Academy dates and applications are found at the bottom of the page. 

• 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 forms.
• Not have used marijuana for two years prior to application. This must have been a casual use (not more than 25 times).
• Not have ever used, transported, grown, manufactured or sold any illegal substance other than the marijuana exception as previously noted. 
• Not have had a suspended driver's license for three years prior to application.
• Other eligibility requirements are defined in greater depth in the Selection Center Policy Manual.

 

 

 

*A medical examination from a licensed physician is required with the Personal History Questionnaire but is not included as part of the Selection Center testing fee. The completed CJSTC medical forms 75A, 75, and a copy of the EKG must be submitted with the Personal History Questionnaire.

 

**An applicant must sign a Release of Information Form; this permits the Region XI Selection Center to release information to Criminal Justice agencies that are seeking prospective employees. Region XI Criminal Justice agencies include all police departments, sheriff’s offices, and state correctional agencies located in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. Region XI agencies may hire and screen individuals through their own pre-screening processes, as well. Neither IRSC, the Criminal Justice Institute or the Selection Center are hiring or employment agencies.

 

 

 

 

An additional fee will be charged by the St. Lucie County Court House

of $25.00 for a drug screen.