Tuition: (Florida Resident) $1,971.20
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Lab Fees $578.80
Uniforms $376.00
Total Approximate Cost for Florida Resident $3,064.00
Total Approximate Cost for Non-Florida Resident $8985.30
How long does Police Academy take?
While police academy programs take only about 6 months, most will require at least an associate degree in order to get accepted. With all things considered, it takes about 2-4 years to become a police officer.
What are the requirements for the police academy in Florida?
- Be minimum 19 years of age.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Have a Florida Driver's License.
- Have not had any excessive traffic citations.
Do you make money while in the police academy?
Officers receive a full starting salary while training at a police academy. Once you successfully graduate police academy, you will likely get a bump in salary. Depending on the police department where you work, this salary bump can be as much as $2,000 or $3,000 more than what you earned while training.
How long is police academy in Florida?
770 hours
How much do you get paid to be a cop in Florida?
The average salary for a police officer in Florida is around $57,320 per year.
Do you get paid while in the police academy in Florida?
Not only will you be sponsored, we will pay for the academy and you will also receive your full starting salary while attending the Police Academy.