Correctional Officer
Correctional Officer (P430102)
This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time Correctional Officers.
The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; laws, rules, and regulations; search and seizure; supervision, protection, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional institution. For the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer, and Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer programs prospective students should be aware that in order to obtain certification in these areas they must complete their training program, pass the state License exam and be employed by a law enforcement agency.
Program content includes the following courses:
OCPs | Title | Course # | Hours |
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Introduction to Corrections | CJK0300 | 32 |
Communications | CJK0305 | 40 | |
Officer Safety | CJK0310 | 16 | |
Facility and Equipment | CJK0315 | 8 | |
Intake and Release | CJK0320 | 18 | |
Supervising in a Correctional Facility | CJK0325 | 40 | |
Supervising Special Populations | CJK0330 | 20 | |
Responsing to Incidents and Emergencies | CJK0335 | 16 | |
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | CJK0031 | 40 | |
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | CJK0040 | 80 | |
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | CJK0051 | 80 | |
Officer Wellness and Physical Abilities | CJK0340 | 30 | |
Program Length: | 420 Hours |
Course Prerequisites
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School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
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A physical training pre-test is required
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Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
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Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
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Physical exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
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One (1) day orientation process