UPCOMING Law Enforcement Basic Recruit CLASSES:

181  Law Enforcement Class- * NO OPEN ENROLL

Class Start/End Date                              February 23, 2026 – July 1 , 2026

Applications/Registration :          January 1, 2026 – February 2, 2026

Deadline for Agency Registration  3:00pm February 2, 2026

P.A.T. N/A

Oral Board : N/A

Orientation                                               February 9, 2026 10:00AM

***All times are subject to change**

95th CrossOver CO to LE 

Class Start/End Date                              February 23, 2026 – July 1 , 2026

Applications/Registration :          January 1, 2026 – February 2, 2026

Deadline for Agency Registration   3:00pm February 2, 2026

P.A.T. N/A

Oral Board : N/A

Orientation                                               February 9, 2026 10:00AM

***All times are subject to change**

182 Law Enforcement Class- * OPEN ENROLL APPLICATIONS Accepted 

Class Start/End Date                             June 8, 2026 – Nov. 3, 2026

Applications/Registration          April 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026

Deadline Phase 1 Application packet     3:00pm  May 4, 2026

Deadline for Phase 2 w/all documents/appointments   3:00pm May 18, 2026(open enroll)

Deadline for Agency sponsored          May 18, 2026

P.A.T.(open enroll invite only)              Thursday May 21, 2026  9:00AM

Oral Board (open enroll invite only)     Friday May 22, 2026 (Time TBD)

Orientation                                               Tuesday, May 26 2026 10:00AM

***All times are subject to change**

Requirements for Entrance into the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy Self enrolled

• Meet the minimum academy qualifications with successful application process (including a PAT).
• Pass the CJBAT LE, this requirement is WAIVED if you have a College Degree (Associates or higher) OR have a DD-214 showing HONORABLE discharge.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Have a VALID Florida Driver’s License. No DL suspension within the last 3 years.
• Have not had any excessive traffic citations. Three or more in the last two years.
• Not have a dishonorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
• Not have been convicted of any felony
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• No misdemeanor convictions of any kind in the last 5 years
• No DUI conviction in the last 5 years
• Drug Free Minimum 1-5 years prior, depending on substance use.
  • Marijuana 12 months, from time of application
  • All other substances 5 years, from time of application
• Not have used, possessed or cultivated any illegal controlled substance within the past 3-5 years, depending on substance (refer to above substances)
• No LSD/Methamphetamine, MDMA(Ecstasy), psilocybin mushrooms use at any time
• No history of drug sale

HOW TO Get Started AS AN OPEN ENROLL APPLICANT :

Step 1: Achieve a passing score on the CJBAT test for Law Enforcement Officers

CJBAT contact and information on testing centers for this exam can be found on the top banner on this website.

Step 2: Application

When CJBAT is passed, you are eligible for an application. This will be verified by an Academy Staff member.  You must provide a copy of your results. Each class has a registration period. Information provided under each class for those dates. Under the LE Documents tab, locate the “Pre-application checklist”. If you meet all criteria, continue with the application packet access.

DO NOT move onto Phase 2 of the checklist until you’ve received a notification from Phase 1.  

Step 3: PHASE 1

Submit the application packet w/ ALL supporting documents .

• Application packets are available online. Applicants must have application completed with all required paperwork and forms  (from links/checklist in the LE Documents tab) for PHASE 1 submittal. All packet/documents are to be turned into academy office in person. 
• Physician Visit (set up with your choice physician) to complete the 75 Print and provide the BRTP Fitness Plan to the physician to review prior to completing your CJSTC75/75A forms.
• After PHASE 1 submission, with all necessary tasks completed noted above, it will be reviewed by Coordinator’s office for approval to  move onto PHASE 2 of the process.
• ***For any open enroll applicants for any program, DO NOT schedule your Fingerprints, Drug Screening, Polygraph test until  you have been notified that you can proceed to that step after the initial review of your application packet. You will be contacted by either the LE Coordinator or Program Assistant. 

Step 4: PHASE 2

final appointments & P.A.T.(physical Agility Test)

You will complete the P.A.T. on the stated date if all other steps have been successful.

• Physical Agility Test $25.00 (cash, credit card, money order).

PHASE 2 appointments needed and their approximate cost to be covered by applicant- information will be provided to you by email at this point about scheduling the following:

• Fingerprints $48.00 – subject to change(Credit Card only)
• Drug Screen $35.00
• Polygraph exam (call for cost) 

Step 5: Oral Boards

• After final review of all appointment results and application, successful applicants will be notified of their time for interviews.
• Please note, there are no guaranteed open seats for self sponsored applicants, you will be notified after completing your interview if you are admitted into the program.

Step 6: Orientation for accepted applicants

If accepted for a seat in the academy class,  you will be informed of uniform and boot order requirements/vendors to complete on your own prior to start of Academy. Orientation dates are found below under the specified class you are accepted to, tuition payment needs to be completed.

The Academy will provide your physical training (PT) gear which includes four t-shirts and four gym shorts included in your tuition. Any additional items may be purchased at a later time in class.

Final Step: First day of class