This program includes courses mandated for certification as a correctional officer of a person previously trained as a law enforcement officer. Students who graduate from this program would typically work as municipal, county or state correctional officers. Completion of this program allows the student to take the state certification for correctional officer examination. This is a restricted entry program based upon special admission requirements established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Criminal Justice Training Academy, and the Department of Education. Uniforms are required in this Academy structured program.
Class size is limited.
Students should obtain an academy application package from the Criminal Justice Training Academy well in advance of program start date. 19 years of age. Citizen of the United States. Not discharged from Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions. Good moral character and NOT have been convicted of a felony, or any misdemeanor involving lying or perjury.