CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING
Prepare to become an entry-level corrections officer in the state of Florida. Completing this program makes you eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification Examination and then seek employment with a local or state municipality.
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training Will…
- Teach you to perform duties essential for the care, custody and control of subjects in prison, jail or other correctional facilities.
- Provide training in firearms, self-defense and first aid.
- Test you with simulated activities to build practical skills that complement your classroom instruction.
AVAILABLE PROGRAM
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training
Career and Technical Education Programs
Credits or Hours: 444
This minimum standard class is regulated by Florida Statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies, and procedures.
This program is not eligible for financial aid.
The Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training Program consists of 444 hours of training and lasts approximately four months. The class meets during the daytime, Monday through Friday. This program is generally offered once or twice a year, depending upon student or regional agency demand. Student-recruits wear academy uniforms and participate in a highly structured and disciplined classroom environment.
Currently certified law enforcement officers looking to cross over into corrections are generally offered the option to attend the necessary classes within an upcoming Corrections Academy instead of attending a separate Law Enforcement-to-Corrections Crossover Academy. Crossover training consists of 222 hours.
The Indian River State College Criminal Justice Institute is certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct authorized Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission courses.
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Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Academy
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