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Catalog 2026 - 2027

Basic Recruit Training Program for Florida Corrections Officers

445 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 0111Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections (N)

16 hours

CJK 0301Introduction to Corrections (N)

32 hours

CJK 0306Communications for Correctional Officers (N)

32 hours

CJK 0321Intake and Release (N)

16 hours

CJK 0324Supervising in a Correctional Facility (N)

32 hours

CJK 0326Supervising Correctional Populations (N)

25 hours

CJK 0327Shift Management and Safety (N)

20 hours

CJK 0336Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities (N)

20 hours

CJK 0355Legal for Correctional Officers (N)

22 hours

CJK 0040CCriminal Justice Firearms (N)

80 hours

CJK 0051Defensive Tactics (N)

80 hours

CJK 0031First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers (N)

40 hours

CJK 0340Officer Wellness and Physical Fitness (N)

30 hours

Electives

CJK 0322 Practical Applications (N)

16 hours

CJK 0109Review for Basic Corrections (N)

24 hours