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.
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.
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. All students must have attained either a high school diploma or equivalency degree
(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.
Estimated tuition is $975 (for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).
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Florida Association of Community Corrections
State Correctional Officers
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| CJK 0031 |
CMS First Aid for Criminal
Justice Officers |
40 |
1.25 |
| CJK 0050 |
Defensive Tactics |
80 |
2.50 |
| CJK 0040 |
Firearms |
80 |
2.50 |
| CJD 0770 |
Criminal Justice Legal I/
Correctional Officer |
46 |
1.50 |
| CJD 0771 |
Criminal Justice Legal II/
Correctional Officer |
22 |
0.50 |
| CJD 0772 |
Criminal Justice Communications
/Correctional Officer |
42 |
1.50 |
| CJD 0773 |
Criminal Justice Interpersonal
Skills I/Correctional Officer |
62 |
2.00 |
| CJD 0741 |
Emergency Preparedness |
26 |
1.00 |
| CJD 0750 |
Interpersonal Skills II |
50 |
1.50 |
| CJD 0752 |
Correctional Operations |
64 |
2.00 |
| CJK 0095 |
Special Topics/Defensive Tactics |
20 |
.50 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
532 |
16.75 |
Upon successful completion of the correctional officer basic recruitment training, students may receive up to 28 hours of college credit
toward the Criminal Justice
Officer Administration A.S./A.A.S. degree program (2339). See the program description for credit award requirements.
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.
