Catalog 2021-2022

Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer - 50440

198 clock hours

(Selective Admission)

This program prepares the Florida certified Law Enforcement Officer for certification as a Correctional Officer in the State of Florida as mandated by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The training program focuses on the skills and techniques specifically related to the duties and responsibilities of the Correctional Officer. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification Examination.

Degree Requirements

Required program:

CJK 0300Introduction to Corrections (N)

32 hours

CJK 0305Communications (N)

40 hours

CJK 0310Officer Safety (N)

16 hours

CJK 0315Facility and Equipment (N)

8 hours

CJK 0320Intake and Release (N)

18 hours

CJK 0325Supervising in a Correctional Facility (N)

40 hours

CJK 0330Supervising Special Populations (N)

20 hours

CJK 0335Responding to Incidents and Emergencies (N)

16 hours

CJK 0393Crossover Program Updates (N)

8 hours