Correctional Officers have one of the most difficult professions in the country. Not everyone who applies has what it takes to become a certified Correctional Officer. Correctional Officers are the Law Enforcement Officers who work in the Jails and Prisons... the nations toughest beats.
Introduction
Right out of the academy, a certified and employed Correctional Officer is also a supervisor. Correctional Officers are responsible for everything from overseeing inmate housing units to supervising and motivating inmate work crews.
Mission
The mission of the Criminal Justice Academy is to train Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers in accordance with the rules, regulations, and curriculum of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission; to teach in a disciplined and dynamic training environment; and to deliver the curriculum through an innovative, experienced, enthusiastic, respected, and well supported instructional staff.
Philosophy
· A disciplined learning environment is required in order to better simulate the demeanor necessary to be effective on the job
· Failure to train and failure to learn are failures that cost lives
· We teach as if lives depend on us because they do
· We keep our training meaningful and relevant
Minimum requirements for employment as a Correctional Officer
Be at least 19 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
Be a high school graduate or equivalent
Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
Achieve a passing score on the CJBAT Test
Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI
Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician
Have good moral character
Completed an Affidavit of Applicant form CJSTC-68
Successfully passed a background investigation to include drug testing
Successfully completed the Correctional Officer Basic Recruit program
Achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination
Complied with mandatory retraining for continuing training or education requirements
