Exam Eligibility Q. Is there a time limit on passing the examination?
• Basic recruit candidates have four years from the start date of their basic recruit class to pass the exam. • Florida reinstatement, out-of-state, federal or military officer candidates must pass the exam within one year of their Equivalency of Training notification date. Q. My certification has expired. Do I have to take the examination to reactivate it? If your certificate expired due to a four-year break in service, you must complete the Equivalency of Training process, demonstrate proficiency in the high liability areas and pass the examination. Q. I am a certified officer from another state; how can I become a certified officer in the state of Florida? (I am a former Florida officer but my training has expired how can I renew my certification?) Out of state, federal, or military officers may seek an exemption from the basic training requirement by completing the Equivalency of Training process. If granted an Equivalency of Training, the individual must demonstrate proficiency in
