Correctional Officer - Basic Recruit Training - 50120
(420 clock hours - Selective Admission)
The Corrections Basic Recruit Training prepares students as entry level Corrections Officers in the State of Florida. Practical skills and simulated activities compliment the classroom instruction. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification Examination. This minimum standard class is regulated by Florida Statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies, and procedures.
Degree Requirements
Required program:
| CJK V300 | Introduction to Corrections (N) | 32 hours |
| CJK V305 | Communications (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK V310 | Officer Safety (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK V315 | Facility and Equipment (N) | 8 hours |
| CJK V320 | Intake and Release (N) | 18 hours |
| CJK V325 | Supervising in a Correctional Facility (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK V330 | Supervising Special Populations (N) | 20 hours |
| CJK V335 | Responding to Incidents and Emergencies (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK V051 | Defensive Tactics (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK V040C | Criminal Justice Firearms (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK V031 | First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK V340 | Officer Wellness and Physical Fitness (N) | 30 hours |