Correctional Officer (5753)

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Note: In addition to the membership application above (“Apply for this Program Now”), students must also follow the Application Procedure for this program.

Workforce Certificate

This program gives students a basic understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the line correctional officer. In addition, it gives the students an overview of the other related fields within the criminal justice system. Specific areas in which students will receive instruction include operational procedures, legal aspects of corrections, supervisory practices and related technical skills.

Expected Job Growth and Earnings

Jobs are expected to grow faster than the average; opportunities are expected to be excellent. Median annual salary for correctional officers in 2002 was $32,670.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Application Procedure

As part of the application process, students are required to take and pass the Corrections Officer Basic Abilities Test (COBAT), a driving history check, physical agility testing, drug screening, health physical, medical examination, polygraph, background investigations and oral interview. All students must have attained either a high school diploma or GED (certificates of completion are not acceptable.) Students must also be 19 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be an American citizen.

Need More Information? Contact:

Stephanie Scott, North Campus, (904) 713-4900

More Information Online

Corrections Connection
Florida Association of Community Corrections
State Correctional Officers

Curriculum

Total Contact Hours: 552
Total Workforce Credits: 18.50

Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI)

Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take the following courses:

Professional Courses

CJK 0101 - Interpersonal Skills II Contact Hours: 50; Workforce Credits: 1.5
CJK 0102 - Correctional Operations Contact Hours: 64; Workforce Credits: 2
CJK 0031 - CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers Contact Hours: 40; Workforce Credits: 1.5
CJK 0040 - Firearms Contact Hours: 80; Workforce Credits: 2.5
CJK 0051 - CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Contact Hours: 80; Workforce Credits: 2.5
CJK 0270 - Criminal Justice Legal I/Correctional Officer Contact Hours: 46; Workforce Credits: 1.5
CJK 0271 - Criminal Justice Legal II / Correctional Officer Contact Hours: 22; Workforce Credits: 0.5
CJK 0272 - Criminal Justice Communications / Correctional Officer Contact Hours: 42; Workforce Credits: 1.5
CJK 0273 - Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills I / Correctional Officer Contact Hours: 62; Workforce Credits: 2
CJK 0280 - Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training Contact Hours: 40; Workforce Credits: 1.5
CJK 0480 - Emergency Preparedness Contact Hours: 26; Workforce Credits: 1

Note

At the discretion of the dean, a waiver of prerequisites for this program may be obtained at the request by an agency or based upon the classes needed of an out-of-state officer entering into the Florida certification program.

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