REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
We welcome you to visit our state-of-the-art facility. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please request to speak with a member of the Registrar’s Office team. Our office is located at the Chief Clarence Dickson Police College, 350 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. For inquiries, you may also contact us by phone at 305-603-6616.
The Chief Clarence Dickson Police College is currently accepting student applications for both the current and upcoming Police Academy class schedules through the Independent Program for Police Officers, available on a full-time or part-time basis. Additional programs include Equivalency of Training (EOT), Crossover of Law Enforcement Officers (COLE), Public Service Aide (PSA), Auxiliary Police Officer Program, and more.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the Law Enforcement Program:
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Minimum age: 19 years
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U.S. citizenship
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High school diploma or GED
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No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude
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Honorably discharged from military service (if applicable)
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Valid Florida driver’s license
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To apply to the Miami Police Training Center’s Independent Program for Police Officers (full-time or part-time), applicants must complete Steps I through VI and submit all required documentation in person at the Registrar’s Office, 350 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128.
POST-9/11 GI BILL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS
The Miami Police Training Center is approved by the State Approving Agency to enroll individuals eligible for GI Bill® education benefits. For more information, visit: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Completion of this training does not guarantee employment. Training is provided solely for the purpose of obtaining the required certification.