Criminal Justice Academy at SJR State

Prepared to lead, protect, and serve. Congratulations to the newest SJR State Criminal Justice Academy graduates! We know you’ll make a meaningful impact in our communities.

Congratulations to the newest graduates of our Corrections Officer Academy! We're of your commitment to serving and protecting our communities, and we know you’ll make a positive difference.

Read more about the ceremony at https://www.sjrstate.edu/press2025/25-corrections-ceremony.

From the academy to achievement! Cadets from the SJR State Criminal Justice Academy were recently recognized for completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program! Congratulations to all! 🎓

Read more about the ceremony at https://www.sjrstate.edu/press2025/25-law-enforcement-ceremony.

Congratulations to our recent graduates on joining the Putnam County Sheriff's Office! We know you will make a positive impact in our community!

! Deputies Lafferty, Wolfe, and Felbinger, SJR State Criminal Justice Academy grads, are making a real difference in the community.

Starting his career with distinction! After serving with the Palatka Police Department for the last year, recent SJR State Law Enforcement Academy graduate Matthew Dickerson has been named Rookie of the Year! According to Chief of Police, Jason L. Shaw, Sr., his hard work, devotion, attention to detail and positive service make him a true asset to the team.

Celebrating those ready to protect and serve! Recently, cadets from SJR State’s Criminal Justice Academy were recognized for completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy. Congratulations, graduates!

Read more about the ceremony at https://sjrstate.edu/press2024/24-cj-graduation-fall.

Congratulations to our recent St. Johns River State College Criminal Justice Academy graduates!

During the ceremony, Nicholas King received the Academic Achiever award for the highest GPA and Corey Johnson received the Most Proficient in Fi****ms award. The guest speaker was Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook.

The graduates include Dustin Douglas, Michael Fay, Alexa Gatlin, Tyler Gill, Anthony Harrell, Dametrius Harrison, Joshua Howey, Corey Johnson, Kadin Jones, Christopher King, Nicholas King, Jonathan Kuprian, Hailey Mason, Colton Masters, Daniel Moreland, Josh Mourao, Mallory Moyers, Annette Nalley, Vernon Pinkney, Bryon Quinquinio, Lisa Rainsberger, Joshua Schneider, Thomas Shumaker, Terrance Slocum, Kobe Speros, Dalton Spinks, Cole Vaughan, Caleb Virnstein, Sean Willison, Dillon Wolfe, and Bradley Wright.

Brooke Dicey was also recognized for completing the Correctional Officer Basic Recruit program.

Located at the St. Augustine campus, SJR State’s Criminal Justice Academy and provides job-related training to prepare cadets for entry-level employment in the field. Upon completion of the certificate programs, cadets will be eligible to take the state certification exam. The certificates also provide credit hours that can be transferred to SJR State’s associate in science degree in criminal justice technology.

Applications for the day class beginning January 2024 will be available in late summer. For additional information about SJR State’s Florida Law Enforcement Academy, call (904) 808-7490 or visit https://ow.ly/x6ZH50OYptZ.

View more photos from the ceremony at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sjrstate/albums/72177720309278612

Congratulations to our latest Florida Corrections Officer Academy graduates.
The graduates include Arabella Blanks, Bailyn Futch, Maxwell Martin, Bryce Turner and Savannah Wells. !

During the ceremony, Bailyn Futch was recognized for special achievement, receiving the awards for Highest Academic Achiever and Most Proficient in Fi****ms.

The guest speaker was Tara Wildes, General Services Director for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Corrections Officer Academy career certificate program provides job-related training to prepare candidates for entry-level employment as corrections officers. The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to take the state exam for corrections officer. The certificates also provide credits that can be transferred to SJR State’s associate in science degree in criminal justice technology.

Applications for the day and night Florida Law Enforcement Academy programs are available. Classes begin July 5, 2023. Classes for the summer Florida Corrections Officer Academy will be announced soon. For more information, call (904) 808-7490 or visit https://www.sjrstate.edu/criminaljustice.

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Putnam County Sheriff's Office

Congratulations to our students who graduated at the Criminal Justice Ceremony this week! You make us ! 🎓 🎊

For more pictures from the ceremony, visit http://ow.ly/uchN50NxVYp.

So proud of our alumni - serving our communities well!

Congratulations, Cadets! The SJR State Criminal Justice Academy recognized its latest graduates on Tuesday.
During the ceremony, three cadets were recognized for special achievement. Samantha Dangerfield (Clay County) was presented with the Academic Achiever award for obtaining the highest GPA. William Mitchell (St. Johns County) received the Medallion award for the highest overall achievement and class leadership. Matthew Lawrence (St. Johns County) received the Most Proficient in Fi****ms award.

The guest speaker was E.J. Guzman, Green Cove Springs Chief of Police.

PRESS RELEASE: https://www.sjrstate.edu/press2022/22-cadet-grads.html