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
A	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

School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
A physical training pre-test is required
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
Physical exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
One (1) day orientation process

Program Times

Days and times may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200 ext 2152) for schedules.

Program Costs

Estimated for Florida Residents

Tuition: $1,167.60

Uniforms: $400.00

Corrections Lab Fee: $625.00

Total: $2,192.60

Estimated for Non-Residents

Tuition: $4,884.60

Uniforms: $400.00

Corrections Lab Fee: $625.00

Total: $5,509.60

Industry Salaries

Salary Rate: $26,000 - $40,000

Pensacola Average: $36,441.60

State Average: $43,3256.40

National Average: $45,877

Criminal Justice Contact Information

Phone: 850-941-6200 Ext. 2165

Location: Region 1 | FDLE Criminal Justice Training Center # 70

Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Correctional Officer