Welcome to MPSS
Icon
Region IV OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Strength in occupational safety and health training

Strength in occupational safety and health training

Florida State College at Jacksonville has been authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers on behalf of OSHA. With a range of required, elective and optional courses, the College provides high-quality training at affordable costs to help industry trainers and workers achieve or maintain OSHA credentials in the safety and health disciplines.

Learn More
College Credit Degrees/Certificates
For Those Committed to the Safety of Others

For Those Committed to the Safety of Others

A career in public safety management entails great rewards for committed, hardworking individuals who are dedicated to protecting their community. We offer specialized bachelor and associate degrees as well as technical certificates in public safety and homeland security.

Learn More
Military & Veteran Student Services
Earn the credit you deserve

Earn the credit you deserve

MPSS offers active, reserve and retired service members and their spouses personalized access to regionally accredited education through Florida State College. The College offers a variety of online degree and certificate programs for service members stationed anywhere in the world as well as on site programs for those stationed in Jacksonville.

Learn More
Florida Security Institute
Acquire Expert Security Training

Acquire Expert Security Training

The Florida Security Institute (FSI) brings the expertise of the public first response sector to private businesses and individuals. We currently offers courses approved by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a series of new Maritime Security and Maritime Licensing courses to address specific needs of the community in accordance with Federal, International and professional guidelines.

Learn More
Criminal Justice Center
How many careers do you know of that include the word “courage” in the job description?

How many careers do you know of that include the word “courage” in the job description?

Few professions demand higher levels of service, honor and bravery than that of police and law enforcement officers. You can train to become one these community heroes at Florida State College.

Learn More
Fire Academy
Get Unmatched First Responder Training

Get Unmatched First Responder Training

The Fire Academy of the South (FAS) provides a wide range of training and educational opportunities to emergency responders in both the public and private sector. Training levels range from basic skills and certification to advanced education with specific technical training, including shipboard fire fighting and aircraft rescue fire fighting.

Learn More
Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
Better Workforce. <br/>Better Environment. Better Tomorrow.

Better Workforce.
Better Environment. Better Tomorrow.

Courses designed for workers, supervisors and employers are available in a variety of occupational safety and health training topics. Initial certification and refresher courses are competitively priced and offered in flexible formats.

Learn More
Military Education Institute
Access Customized Training for Military and Government Agencies

Access Customized Training for Military and Government Agencies

The Military Education Institute (MEI) works closely with military and government agencies to meet their training needs in any of the division's areas of expertise — including homeland security, maritime security, occupational safetly and health, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency management, and threat reduction and response.

Learn More

What Are You Interested In?

What are you interested in?

Providing World-Class Education and Training Programs That Will Take Your Career to the Next Level

Welcome to MPSS

The MPSS provides education and training to meet the needs of a wide variety of organizations and individuals. Our faculty, staff and instructors are dedicated professionals with many years of experience in the military and public service sectors.

Through an array of innovative institutes, we specialize in military professional training, public safety, homeland security, fire science management, criminal justice, industrial management, and weapons safety and marksmanship.

For veterans or members of the military ready to further your college education, seeking industry certifications or professional development, MPSS is here to serve.

Voted one of Military Advanced Education's Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities (5th Year) 

View the 2012 guide (PDF) or visit the Military Advanced Education's website for more information.

Florida State College is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.

 



Why MPSS?

  • Experienced in Occupational Safety and Health Training

    In addition to the OTIEC, our Institute for Occuptional Safety and Health (IOSH) has experience in curriculum development and course delivery of training through the OSHA Susan Harwood Job Training program, U.S. EPA Brownfields Job Training Program, and U.S. EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Program.


  • Military Training

    The MPSS has more than 13 years of contracted training with military and federal agencies.


  • Criminal Justice Center

    MPSS’s Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center has a road course and skid pad for vehicle operations training available to military, security and law enforcement agencies.


  • Education for a Career

    Over 75% of our free workforce certificate training* graduates now have jobs!**
    *Funded through a Department of Labor grant
    **Percentage based on MPSS US EPA Workforce Development program graduates


  • MPSS Leadership

    Rear Admiral (Ret.) James W. Stevenson leads the MPSS staff in education and training endeavors locally, nationally and internationally.


  • GSA & SeaPort-e Contracts

    The MPSS, as a division of Florida State College at Jacksonville, holds both GSA and SeaPort-e contracts.


  • Top Military Friendly College

    Voted one of Military Advanced Education's Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities (5th Year)


  • MPSS Experience

    The MPSS staff have over 660 years of combined military and public service experience.





Register now for spring term classes.

Apply online!