Correctional Officer
(5710)
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.
Job Growth:
Faster than the average; job opportunities are expected to be
excellent.
Average Salary:
Median annual earnings for correctional officers in 2002 were
$32,670.
This program is accredited by the Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission.
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. Students must also
be 19 years of age, have a valid drivers license and be an American
citizen.
Professional Courses
CJD 0254 Medical First Responder (48/1.5)
CJD 0704 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics (106/3.5)
CJD 0705 Criminal Justice Weapons (64/2)
CJD 0770 Criminal Justice Legal I/Correctional Officer (46/1.5)
CJD 0771 Criminal Justice Legal II/Correctional Officer (22/.5)
CJD 0772 Criminal Justice Communications/Correctional Officer
(42/1.5)
CJD 0773 Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills I/Correctional
Officer (62/2)
CJD 0741 Emergency Preparedness (26/1)
CJD 0750 Interpersonal Skills II (50/1.5)
CJD 0752 Correctional Operations (64/2)
Total Credit Hours: 530 contact hours/17
workforce credits
Upon successful completion of the law enforcement basic recruitment
training, students may receive up to 28 hours of college credit
depending upon the program of study. To receive this credit, 9
credit hours must be successfully completed at Florida Community
College, including CCJ 2488 Ethics in Criminal Justice.
At the discretion of the dean, a waiver of prerequisites for this
course may be obtained at the request of an agency or based upon
the classes needed of an out-of-state officer entering into the
Florida certification program.
Estimated tuition is $920 (for Florida residents as of 7/04).
