Self sponsorable- academies in (south) Florida?

[kingkapoor]

Im new to Florida, was actively pursuing a career with a sheriffs department in California, and then both my parents passed away.
I just moved to Florida and wanted to consider self sponsoring so I can get some work out of the way instead of waiting for applications to process.

Anyone familiar with any self sponsorable academies? The places I find on google are primarily agency hire only.

[just joe]

What do you mean by "get some work out of the way" ? Larger agencies are going to require you to attend the academy of their choice whether you have completed a self-sponsored academy or not. I don't work in Florida, but it is my understanding that self-sponsorship is common for smaller agencies.

[kingkapoor]

What do you mean by "get some work out of the way" ? Larger agencies are going to require you to attend the academy of their choice whether you have completed a self-sponsored academy or not. I don't work in Florida, but it is my understanding that self-sponsorship is common for smaller agencies.

I meant to do something to kill time. Prior to January 2020 I was working, had a career etc. Then my father fell ill and I had to take care of him till his passing in late May. Havent had a chance to work since.
I could wait for applications to process or I was thinking of just joining an academy.

[NolaT]

So you quit your work, career, etc., to take care of your ill father Full Time until his passing in May, but haven't yet had time to find / resume work?

[CCCSD]

Millennial Mourning lasts one year. Then the money runs out.

[Aerohead]

Depending on where you are in Florida, lots of departments will send you to the academy. You're better off getting a job and working while you go through the process with police departments. But hey, it's your money to waste.