Correctional Officer (5753)

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, back ground 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. For more information call 904.713.4900.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $975 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
CJK 0031	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers	40	1.34
CJK 0051	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics	80	2.67
CJK 0040	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms	80	2.67
CJD 0770	Criminal Justice Legal I/Correctional Officer	46	1.54
CJD 0771	Criminal Justice Legal II/Correctional Officer	22	0.74
CJD 0772	Criminal Justice Communications/ Correctional Officer	42	1.40
CJD 0773	Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills I/Correctional Officer	62	2.07
CJD 0741	Emergency Preparedness	26	0.87
CJD 0750	Interpersonal Skills II	50	1.67
CJD 0752	Correctional Operations	64	2.14
CJK 0095	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training CMS Criminal Justice	40	1.34
	Total Contact Hours	552	18.45

Note

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.

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