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 0111 | Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK 0301 | Introduction to Corrections (N) | 32 hours |
| CJK 0306 | Communications for Correctional Officers (N) | 32 hours |
| CJK 0321 | Intake and Release (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK 0324 | Supervising in a Correctional Facility (N) | 32 hours |
| CJK 0326 | Supervising Correctional Populations (N) | 25 hours |
| CJK 0327 | Shift Management and Safety (N) | 20 hours |
| CJK 0336 | Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities (N) | 20 hours |
| CJK 0355 | Legal for Correctional Officers (N) | 22 hours |
| CJK 0040C | Criminal Justice Firearms (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK 0051 | Defensive Tactics (N) | 80 hours |
| CJK 0031 | First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers (N) | 40 hours |
| CJK 0340 | Officer Wellness and Physical Fitness (N) | 30 hours |
Electives
| CJK 0322 | Practical Applications (N) | 16 hours |
| CJK 0109 | Review for Basic Corrections (N) | 24 hours |