562 Clock Hours

This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program, addressing all the tasks required of correctional officers. Upon completion, recruits must sit for the State of Florida Officer Certification Examination.  Successful completion of both the training and the examination are required for certification.

Required courses include:

• CJD 0930  Corrections Orientation
• CJD 0770 Criminal Justice Legal 1
• CJD 0771 Criminal Justice Legal 2
• CJD 0772 Criminal Justice Communications
• CJD 0773 Interpersonal Skills 1
• CJD 0750 Interpersonal Skills 2
• CJK 0551  CMS Criminal Justice   Defensive Tactics
• CJK 0040 CMS Criminal Justice Firearms
• CJK 0031 CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
• CJD 0741 Emergency Preparedness
• CJD 0752 Correctional Operations
• CJK 0280 Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training