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Purpose

 

The Basic Recruit Training Program for Florida Correctional Officers prepares students for careers as certified Florida correctional officers by providing comprehensive, competency-based training that meets the standards established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). Through classroom instruction and hands-on practical training, students develop the knowledge, technical skills, physical readiness, ethical decision-making, and professional judgment needed to maintain the safety and security of correctional facilities, supervise inmate populations, and respond effectively to routine operations and emergency situations. Graduates are prepared to pursue state certification and employment with county and state correctional agencies throughout Florida.

 

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE


OCP A

  • Introduction to Corrections
  • Legal for Correctional Officers

  • Communications for Correctional Officers
  • Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections
  • Shift Management and Safety
  • Supervision in a Correctional Facility
  • Supervising Correctional Populations
  • Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities
  • First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
  • Criminal Justice Firearms
  • Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
  • Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training

Length: 445 Hours

Requirements

Age 18+ 

 

 

Academic skill level
required to complete program: 

Reading 12,  Math 12, Language/Writing 12

 

Diploma

HS Diploma or Equivalent

 

 

Pre-Registration

Fingerprinting Background Check

CJBAT Exam

 

 

Certification(s)

Correctional Officer
 

Ready to Get Started?

 

Take the next step toward a career in corrections through hands-on training that prepares you to supervise, protect, and serve with professionalism and integrity.

 

APPLY NOW!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

 

Correctional Operations
& Facility Security

Develop the skills needed to maintain the safety and security of correctional facilities while learning inmate supervision, institutional procedures, security protocols, and daily correctional operations.

 

Legal Responsibilities
& Professional Communication

Gain an understanding of the laws, ethics, policies, and professional standards that guide correctional officers while strengthening communication, interviewing, and report-writing skills.

 

Inmate Supervision
& Behavior Management

Learn effective techniques for supervising correctional populations, maintaining order, resolving conflicts, conducting searches, and ensuring the care, custody, and control of inmates.

 

Intake, Release
& Facility Procedures

Perform inmate intake and release procedures, classification, documentation, property control, and other administrative responsibilities essential to correctional facility operations.

 

Officer Safety 
& Emergency Response

Build proficiency in defensive tactics, firearms, first aid, physical fitness, and responding to emergencies, disturbances, and critical incidents while emphasizing officer safety and teamwork.

 

Career Readiness
& State Certification

Prepare for certification as a Florida Correctional Officer by developing the technical knowledge, ethical decision-making, professionalism, leadership, and practical skills needed for successful careers in county and state correctional agencies.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

$1,809.40

In-State
See Cost Breakdown for Out-of-State and Differentia

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Pell Eligible 

NO

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Career Source

YES

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Tri-County

No

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Online

No

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PROGRAM RESOURCE