V.C., Traditional Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program
Certificate Type: V.C.
Major Code: CRECT-VC
CIP: 0743010200
The Correctional Officer Program includes theory and application for those who wish to work in correctional facilities in Florida. Students successfully completing this program are prepared to take the State Certification Exam administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This is a limited-access program.
Candidates must:
- Apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College;
- Be at least 19 years of age;
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Provide an official transcript indicating successful completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent;
- Have a valid Florida driver's license;
- Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude;
- Achieve a minimum required score on the F-BAT (Basic Abilities Test) before entering program; required scores: F-BAT- 70 percent;
- Complete the Criminal Justice Institute Application Process.
Total program hours: 552
| Major Courses |
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| CJD0741 | Emergency Preparedness
This course will cover facility tensions, such as riots, by teaching students prevention procedures and techniques. It will also explore the handling of unusual disturbances, firefighting principles and emergency procedures for natural or man-made disasters. Lab fee required. | 0.86 |
| CJD0750 | Interpersonal Skills II
This course will provide the student with knowledge about human adjustment to imprisonment. The criminal types and careers are studied. Special population subgroup needs and programs are explored and inmate supervision techniques are examined. Lab fee required. | 1.66 |
| CJK0102 | Correctional Operations
In this course students learn the operation of a correctional facility. Safety and health care for inmates, inmate control procedures, property and classifications procedures are learned along with bonding and release regulations. Inmate disciplinary functions are taught according to state rules and regulations. Accountability and bookkeeping procedures, patrol techniques and hazards to the officer are also learned. Lab fee required. | 2.13 |
| CJK0270 | Criminal Justice Legal I
An introduction overview of the criminal justice system, the student learns the history of corrections, the foundation and basic components of the legal system as well as court and trial procedures. Professional behavior, ethics and the primary responsibilities of the corrections officer are studied along with an overview of inmates' legal rights and classification of offenses. Lab fee required. | 1.53 |
| CJD0771 | Criminal Justice Legal II
Constitutional law and its application to corrections officers' needs, evidence procedures, search and seizure and an in-depth coverage of specific offenses are the focus of this course. Lab fee required. | 0.73 |
| CJD0772 | Criminal Justice Communications
The student is introduced to the report writing process from the interview, taking statements, note-taking, to the final correctional report produced. Inter-personal communication skills are covered along with radio and telephone equipment and procedures. Lab fee required. | 1.40 |
| CJK0031 | First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
This course will better prepare prospective officers to apply all applicable First Responder knowledge and techniques to emergency situations. Lab fee required. | 1.33 |
| CJK0040 | Firearms
This course is designed to give the student basic skills and knowledge needed to operate a firearm safely. Lab fee required. | 2.66 |
| CJK0051 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
This course provides physical skills training to basic recruits covering the use of force in controlling subjects and for self-defense. Although there is some classroom instruction, most of this course is physical training. Lab fee required. | 2.66 |
| CJK0280 | Criminal Justice Physical Fitness Training
This course introduces the student to the concept of fitness for living. Each student shall have the opportunity to evaluate one's self and engage in a planned program for fitness. | 1.33 |
| CJK0283 | Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills
The student will learn community relations within a corrections environment, techniques and courtesy with emphasis given to assisting the inmate with rules and regulations. Intervention techniques for various situations including suicide, violence and other crises are studied. Human diversity, stress recognition and reduction are included. Lab fee required. | 2.06 |
| Total Credits: | 18.40 |
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