I'm certified in law enforcement in the state of Florida. Where all can my certification be used?

Cpl Joseph Dyess — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:41:25 -0500

I have 7 years in the Marine Corps. and 1 year law enforcement experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2017 9:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:08:21 -0500

local PD ? sheriffs Office, see it you can go to and become a cop.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 13 at 2017 9:37 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:37:29 -0500

I'm going to make the Assumption that Kentucky and Florida are relatively similar. A basic certification in Law Enforcement from the State of Kentucky won't get you on in most of the large departments, so it limits you to smaller towns and maybe smaller rural county sheriffs departments, which tend to be a bit good old boy. If you really are interested in a career in law enforcement, you will have to a apply to the police academy of whichever department you want to work. Almost all the departments allow extra credit for military law enforcement experience and most give you some preference points as a veteran. As an example, the Kentucky State Police have a resident Academy that is 23 weeks, Lexington's isn't resident, but is 33 weeks of training.