How to Complete CJSTC Form 71
Follow these steps to fill out the CJSTC 71 Instructor Certification Application and submit it to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
- Enter personal information. Provide your full legal name, social security number, date of birth, and current contact information in the personal information section.
- Select your certification action. Indicate whether you are applying for a new instructor certification, adding subjects to an existing certification, or changing your affiliated training school or agency.
- Provide employment history. List your current employer, job title, and all relevant criminal justice or law enforcement employment.
- Choose your subject areas. Identify the specific subjects you are qualified to instruct within the Florida criminal justice training curriculum.
- Attach required documents. Gather your resume, instructor course completion certificate, performance evaluations, and copies of all licenses or certifications related to your subject areas.
- Sign and certify. Review all information for accuracy, then sign and date the form to attest to your legal standing and moral character.
- Submit to your training school. Deliver the completed CJSTC 71 form and all attachments to your Commission-certified criminal justice training school or agency for submission to the FDLE.
Required Supporting Documents
Include these documents when submitting CJSTC Form 71:
- Current resume with education and professional experience
- Instructor course completion certificate
- Performance evaluations from current or previous employers
- Copies of licenses, degrees, or certifications relevant to your subject areas
- Documentation supporting moral character and legal standing
Related PDF Forms
You may also need these related forms available on FormsPal:
- CJSTC Form 58 - another form issued by the Florida CJSTC
- AHA Instructor Monitor Form - for health and safety instructors
- Uniform Certification Application - for uniform certification requirements