Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex

Selection Center

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).

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, including the Admission Requirements and all links and attachments, before proceeding further. The Application Packet including the Selection Center Policy Manual, the Schedule of Academies, the Cost of Academies, and the CJI Request for Information & FAQs may be found at the bottom of this page. Please note that the Schedule and Cost of Academies are subject to change.

Upon reviewing the Selection Center Web Page and all supporting documentation, the applicant must complete the Selection Procedure in order as outlined below to be considered for entrance into a training academy.

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 the our Selection Center, you must complete the IRSC PAT; no other PATS will be accepted

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PRACTICE TEST) - $40.00 fee (Click Here to Register)
- You must bring a copy of the completed Medical Waiver for PAT Form which may be located at the bottom of this page
- You may use the same Medical Waiver for both the Practice and Official PAT if within six months of one another

Step 2: Application

Once the above testing is successfully completed,

the Selection Process will begin.

Please allow at least 90 days or more prior to the projected start date of an academy.

The applicant must download the Application Packet found at the end of this section which includes the following:

Personal History Questionnaire with 750-word handwritten OR typed Autobiography (to be submitted with Application)
CJSTC Form 75 (Original Form; not a copy)*
Selection Center Policy Manual

*A medical examination from a licensed physician is required with the Personal History Questionnaire; however, is not included as part of the Selection Center Processing Fees.

The completed CJSTC Form 75 must be submitted with the Personal History Questionnaire.

PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to s. 943.16(6) F.S., the applicant must have passed the physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse, based on specifications established by the commission. The physician credentials may only be that of a MD, DO, ARNP, PA and cannot be a Chiropractor/DC.

Applicants MUST provide the Physical Fitness Conditioning Program with the Physical Fitness Training Plan to the medical provider completing the form CJSTC Form 75 per FDLE.

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.

Step 3: Processing

The Region XI Selection Center Processing Fee is

$600 which includes two phases of testing ($135 and $465)

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.