Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer (CTC)
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
Program Code: CRL3
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0102
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0743010214
- 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.
Program-Specific Admissions Information: Admission to this program is limited by special application and testing. Applicants must pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for Corrections for entrance into this program. For information on how to apply for this program contact the Public Safety Institute at (321) 433-5635. For testing information (Basic Abilities Test, BAT) contact the Brevard Police Testing and Selection Center at (321) 433-5638. This program is offered at the Melbourne Campus Public Safety Institute.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion Group 1 | ||
| CJK 0301 | Introduction to Corrections | 32 |
| CJK 0355 | Legal for Correctional Officers | 22 |
| CJK 0306 | Communication for Correctional Officers | 32 |
| CJK 0111 | Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections | 16 |
| CJK 0327 | Shift Management and Safety | 20 |
| CJK 0321 | Intake and Release | 16 |
| CJK 0324 | Supervision in a Correctional Facility | 32 |
| CJK 0326 | Supervising Correctional Populations | 25 |
| CJK 0393 | Crossover Program Updates | 8 |
| CJK 0336 | Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities | 20 |
| Total Credit Hours | 223 | |
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major course for progression and graduation.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the concepts of safely interacting and handling inmates.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with inmates.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate the proper techniques of fingerprinting.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Explain the elements of Florida Statute 776 as related to the use of force by Criminal Justice officers.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information