Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer, Clock Hour Certificate
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: CJBAT Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test
Academic Community: PBSA Public Safety
Program Code: CRL2
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0102
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743010205
- Leads to state or Organizational License or Certification: State Officer Certification Examination - Corrections
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $100
- Where to take the exam: Florida Department of Law Enforcement
This program provides minimum standards training for Certified Law Enforcement Officers who wish to become certified or hold dual certification as a Correctional Officer. Applicants must pass the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) for Corrections for entrance into this program.
Certificate Requirements
Code | Title | Clock Hours |
---|---|---|
Completion Group 1 | ||
CJK 0300 | Introduction to Corrections | 32 |
CJK 0305 | Communications | 40 |
CJK 0310 | Officer Safety | 16 |
CJK 0315 | Facility and Equipment | 8 |
CJK 0320 | Intake and Release | 18 |
CJK 0325 | Supervising in a Correctional Facility | 40 |
CJK 0330 | Supervising Special Populations | 20 |
CJK 0335 | Responding to Incidents and Emergencies | 16 |
CJK 0393 | Crossover Program Updates | 8 |
Total Clock Hours | 198 |
Learning Outcomes: Correctional Officer FL CMS CTC
- Demonstrate the proper techniques of fingerprinting.
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Apply the concepts of writing an effective, clear and concise report.
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Explain the elements of Florida Statute 776 as related to the use of force by Criminal Justice officers.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with inmates.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems