SPECIALIZATION : CORRECTIONS ACADEMY / CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
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CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
SPECIALIZATION : CORRECTIONS ACADEMY / CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CORRECTIONS ACADEMY / CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATE
WHAT IS IT ?
The Corrections Academy is designed to prepare the student to work in the field of Corrections . Correctional Officers are employed by prisons , jails , and other correctional facilities . They provide care , custody and supervision for incarcerated individuals to maintain a safe and secure environment .
This program includes an overview of the corrections system as well as basic correctional skills and procedures . The program takes approximately three months or 420 technical training hours to complete . Graduation from the Academy enables the student to sit for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Examination .
Note : This is a limited access program . A Special application process is required for this program .
Corrections Officer Possible Positions
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
96,200 $ 60,250
Correctional Officers 407,200 $ 47,920 All data is taken from : BLS ( Bureau of Labor Statistics ) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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