Correctional Officer, C.C.

Location(s): Highlands Campus

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Program Code: 3270

This program is designed to train you to become a correctional officer in the state of Florida, and it meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80% on all examinations per Administrative Rule.

Special Admission Requirements

You must:

1.	Obtain authorization from the director of Criminal Justice Academy prior to registering for all or part of this program
2.	Possess a valid Florida driver’s license
3.	Be 18 years of age prior to graduation from the Academy
4.	Be a citizen of the United States of America
5.	Submit to a background inquiry prior to admission (additional fee for fingerprint submission)
6.	Not have a record of conviction for any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence
7.	Successfully pass a Basic Abilities Test (additional fee) prior to admission
8.	Complete an Academy Application prior to admission
9.	Pass a physical exam for physical fitness training

*	Weapons and uniforms that meet academy specifications will be provided by the Academy. See Academy staff for details.
*	If you are sponsored by an agency, you must wear the agency’s uniforms.
*	You must register for these classes as a “block” of instruction.

Length: 445 contact hours / 14.83 occupational credits

Required Courses

Total Contact Hours: 445

Note:

Courses, hours, and requirements are subject to change as determined and required by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.