CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING
Prepare for a career safeguarding facilities, maintaining order, and serving the justice system as a correctional officer.
STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL…
- Learn duties essential to the care, custody, and control of individuals in prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities.
- Receive training in firearms, self-defense, and first aid.
- Participate in simulated activities that reinforce classroom instruction and build practical skills.
- Develop professionalism, discipline, and situational awareness required for correctional environments.
AVAILABLE PROGRAM
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training
Career and Technical Education Programs
Credits or Hours: 444
The Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training program is a minimum standards class regulated by Florida Statutes. It is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies, and procedures.
Program Overview
- Total training hours: 444
- Program length: approximately four months
- Schedule: Daytime, Monday through Friday
- Offered once or twice per year, based on student enrollment and regional agency demand
- Student-recruits wear academy uniforms and participate in a structured classroom and training environment
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) State Certification Examination and may then seek employment with local or state correctional agencies.
Important Financial Aid Note:
This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Law Enforcement Officer Crossover from Correctional Officer Training
Currently certified correctional officers may be eligible to transition into law enforcement through the Law Enforcement Officer Crossover from Correctional Officer Training program.
This pathway allows certified correctional officers to complete required law enforcement coursework without attending a separate Law Enforcement-to-Corrections academy.
Crossover Program Highlights:
- Total training hours: 222
- Offered based on demand
- Designed for currently certified correctional officers
Accreditation and Certification
The Indian River State College Criminal Justice Institute is certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to conduct authorized Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission courses.
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If you are considering the Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training program, we encourage you to reach out for additional information before applying. Our team is available to answer questions and guide you through the next steps.
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