Correctional Basic Recruit, O.C.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will exhibit a basic knowledge of the Florida criminal and civil laws, as well as the federal guidelines concerning criminal procedure.
2. Students will apply a basic knowledge of the communication skills necessary for correctional officers.
3. Students will demonstrate basic firearm skills for correctional officers.
4. Students will perform defensive tactic skills necessary for correctional officers.  
5. Students will perform basic First Aid/First Responder skills necessary for correctional officers.

Program Information

This is a limited access program.  To be eligible for admission for this program, a student must:

• be at least 18 years of age;
• be a U.S. citizen;
• be a high school graduate or have a GED®;
• pass a physical exam;
• meet certain minimum skills requirements, as established by the state of Florida, and as set forth by Florida statutes;
• meet general admission requirements.  Admissions requirements parallel the employment standards for Corrections as established and modified periodically by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and;
• take and pass the Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)*, appropriate to the discipline they are apply for, prior to being admitted to the program.  

Required Courses

• CJK 0335 - Responding to Incidents and Emergencies
• CJK 0325 - Supervising in a Correctional Facility
• CJK 0305 - Communications
• CJK 0031C - First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
• CJK 0040C - Criminal Justice Firearms
• CJK 0051C - Defensive Tactics
• CJK 0300 - Introduction to Corrections
• CJK 0315 - Facility and Equipment
• CJK 0310 - Officer Safety
• CJK 0340 - Officer Wellness and Physical Abilities
• CJK 0320 - Intake and Release
• CJK 0330 - Supervising Special Populations

Total Certificate Requirements: 420 clock hours, 14 occupational credits

More information is available at: www.fgc.edu/academics/programs.