CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
FLORIDA CORRECTIONS OFFICER ACADEMY 0540
Career Certificate
Corrections Officers are professionals who oversee and maintain custody, care and control of inmates of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the agency.
A career in Corrections offers:
- Public sector stability
- A challenging work environment
- The ability to facilitate change and personal growth in the lives of others
- The experience law enforcement agencies are seeking in road deputies
- Entry-level annual salary approx. $32,000
The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to take the state exam for corrections officer.
Special admission requirements - APPLY EARLY!
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
Program Details
Start Date: May 2022
Location: St. Augustine Campus
and the Workforce Training Center, Palatka
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Tuition and Fees: See Catalog
Are you currently a law enforcement officer? Consider our cross-over training.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA CMS CORRECTIONAL BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM (0545)
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Application: Cross-Over Program
CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA CORRECTIONS ACADEMY (0548)
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Application: Cross-Over Program
The SJR State advantage
Ask any student and they will tell you that confidence is gained from experience. It is what instructors and employers call the "competitive edge."
- State-of-the-art simulators, forensics labs, and equipment provide the latest hands-on training
- Instructors are current professionals in their field
- Are you a Veteran? Find out how to use your G.I. Bill toward your education
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
How to Apply
(1) Apply to SJR State*
(2) Corrections Officer Application Packet*
(3) Download the Physical Training Program
Apply for Scholarships: October 2021
Applicants must print and complete all documents in the packet and bring to the Criminal Justice Training Center on the St. Augustine campus. (The application portion can be filled out electronically and then printed.)
The BAT test is available at PearsonVue Testing Centers only and the cost is $39. Students must apply online and pay for the test at www.pearsonvue.com.
Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.
Meet Our Instructor
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Job Outlook / Salary
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Florida Corrections Officer Academy
Deputy Johan "G" Tschannerl, of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, is ready to break down the stereotypes associated with careers in the correctional field. Deputy Tschannerl will be the first to explain that while a career in corrections is not for everyone, it is a great career.
"The misconception is that it's the easy job, that it doesn't take any skills or smarts to go into it," he said. "But that's far from the truth." Corrections is physically, mentally and intellectually challenging, but it also has its rewards.
