Basic Corrections Academy

Academy students doing physical training at facility

The Basic Corrections Academy is 420 contact hours. On graduation and passing of the State Officer Certification Examination, you are considered a certified correctional officer.

Program Code 50721
Duration Approximately 3 months
Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Firearms training will be from 2:00pm to 11:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for a basic corrections training program must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Be of good moral character as defined by 11B-27.0011 of the Florida Administrative Code.
  • Have not been convicted of any felony including a “withholding of adjudication” nor convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any and all arrests will be reviewed by the School of Justice.
  • Submit to a physical examination, including screening for illegal substances by a licensed physician
  • Have a valid Florida Driver’s License
  • Submit to a criminal history verification.
  • Have not received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Program Details

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Correctional Officer - State

Corrections Officer Orientation Packet

Contained within this packet is information on how to apply for acceptance into a basic training program, estimated expenses associated with attending an academy class and the various required tests you must complete in order to be considered.
Download Corrections Officer Orientation Packet

Orientation

Orientation is held every Tuesday at the North Campus at 6:00pm in Room 8116. Come and have all your questions about the corrections academy answered.