3270 | Correctional Officer – CC

The Correction Officer Career Certificate (CC) trains you for employment as a correctional officer in the state of Florida. The program meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this occupational program, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80% on all examinations per Administrative Rule.

Special Admission Requirements

You must:

  1. obtain authorization from the Director of Criminal Justice Academy prior to registering for all or part of this program.
  2. possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
  3. be 18 years of age prior to graduation from the Academy.
  4. be a citizen of the United States of America.
  5. submit to a background inquiry prior to admission (additional fee for fingerprint submission)
  6. not have a record of conviction for any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence.
  7. successfully pass a Basic Abilities Test (additional fee) prior to admission.
  8. complete the academy application process, only if you did not complete this application when applying to the college. This application is part of the Admissions application.
  9. pass a physical exam for physical fitness training.
* Weapons and uniforms will be provided by the academy.
* You must register for these classes as a “block” of instruction.

Length: 420 contact hours / 14 occupational credits

 

Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program
ATMS #1190

Chapter   Course Title Hours   Course Number
1   Introduction to Corrections 32   CJK 0300
2   Communications 40   CJK 0305
3   Officer Safety 16   CJK 0310
4   Facility and Equipment 8   CJK 0315
5   Intake and Release 18   CJK 0320
6   Supervising in a Correctional Facility 40   CJK 0325
7   Supervising Special Populations 20   CJK 0330
8   Responding to Incidents and Emergencies 16   CJK 0335
           

 Volume 2 – Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: High Liability

 Chapter   Course Title Hours   Course Number
 2    CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers  40    CJK 0330
 3    CMS Criminal Justice Firearms  80    CJK 0040
4   CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics 80   CJK 0051
6   Officer Wellness and Physical Abilities 30   CJK 0340
    Total 420