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 0300 | Introduction to Corrections (N) | 32 hours |
| CJK 0305 | Communications (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK 0310 | Officer Safety (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK 0315 | Facility and Equipment (N) | 8 hours |
| CJK 0320 | Intake and Release (N) | 18 hours |
| CJK 0325 | Supervising in a Correctional Facility (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK 0330 | Supervising Special Populations (N) | 20 hours |
| CJK 0335 | Responding to Incidents and Emergencies (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK 0051 | Defensive Tactics (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK 0040C | Criminal Justice Firearms (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK 0031 | First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK 0340 | Officer Wellness and Physical Fitness (N) | 30 hours |