Correctional Officer Recruit Training (Limited Access Program), Vocational Certificate

Program Information

Vocational Certificate - Code 105000 - Catalog 2023/2024

Sofiia Hesha, Staff Assistant, 386-506-4202, Sofiia.Hesha@daytonastate.edu

Tim Girard, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4113, Tim.Girard@daytonastate.edu

Evan Doyle, Director, 386-506-4201, Evan.Doyle@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Basic Correctional Officer Recruit Program is to provide quality job training for students in this discipline, emphasizing student success, embracing excellence and diversity, and fostering innovation to enhance teaching and learning.

Description:

The program is designed for the student who intends to become a correctional officer. Students learn the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a correctional officer. Florida statute requires this certificate of completion for certification as a correctional officer. Job title: Correctional Officer.

This program is certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination for Correctional Certification/Employment.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Exhibit effective communication within the field of Corrections in the State of Florida. 

2. Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the expectations for the field of Corrections in the State of Florida.

3. Demonstrate safe practices within the field of Corrections in the State of Florida.

Financial Aid

The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid. 

Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available please visit the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

*In-state tuition only: out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Complete a Criminal Justice Training Center Application for continuing enrollment.

• Completion of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test (FDLEBAT) and score a minimum of 70%.

• Must attend the Criminal Justice Training Center Orientation.

• Satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI background check.

• Must be able to meet minimum standards for certification as a correctional officer as set forth in Florida Statute 943.

• Be at least 18 years of age prior to graduation of program.

• Be a citizen of the United States.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Not have been convicted of any felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.

• Any person who after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo-contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.

• Be of good moral character.

• Currently possess a valid driver's license.

• Must be able to pass a physical examination by a licensed physician to include an EKG and drug screen.

• Students will be held accountable for the policy and procedures of the Criminal Justice Training Center Program as outlined in the CJTC student policy/rule book, as well as the college student handbook.

• Students will be required to wear uniforms.

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3012.00.

Program Length: The typical length of this program is 2 semesters for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2018-19) for this field at 100%.

CIP Code (6 digit) - 43.0102

Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

Sample Program of Study