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CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATE
Program #8500

   This program provides job-related training at the entry level to candidates for correctional officer positions. The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. This program requires physically and mentally strong, fair-minded and constantly alert individuals.
   Upon completion of the program, the student must pass the Florida Criminal Justice State Examination before receiving provisional certification. This certification is required for employment as a correctional officer in either the county or state correctional institutions.
  Candidates for this program must submit an application for the program to the Criminal Justice Training Program office.

Vocational Credits Required

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CJD 0254 First Responder 1.5
CJD 0705 Weapons 2.0
CJD 0710 Legal I 1.5
CJD 0713  Interpersonal Skills I 2.0
CJD 0750 Interpersonal Skills II 1.5
CJD 0704 Defensive Tactics 3.5
CJD 0712  Communications 2.0
CJD 0741 Emergency Preparedness  1.0
CJD 0752 Correctional Operations  2.0
TOTAL HOURS  19.0

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