George Stone
Technical College
Program Overview
This program offers job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time Correctional Officers.
The content includes, but is not limited to, Criminal Justice values and ethics; professionalism; constitutional rights; interpersonal communication; search and seizure; radio procedures; contraband; security; inspections; fingerprinting; supervision, care, custody, and control of inmates within a correctional institution.
In order to obtain certification as a Correctional Officer, students must be accepted into and successfully complete the program, pass the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE), and be employed by a law enforcement agency.
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Program Data
74%
Completion Rate
94%
Placement Rate
98%
Licensure
Program Schedule
Days and times may vary depending on curriculum needs. Contact Criminal Justice Department (850-941-6200, ext. 201807) for schedules.
Program Structure
Program Length: 445 Hours
| OCPS | Course Title | Course # | Clock Hours | Course Title | Course # | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Introduction to Corrections | CJK0301 | 32 | Supervising Correctional Populations | CJK0326 | 25 |
| Legal for Correctional Officers | CJK0355 | 22 | Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities | CJK0336 | 20 | |
| Communications for Correctional Officers | CJK0306 | 32 | First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | CJK0031 | 40 | |
| Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections | CJK0111 | 16 | Criminal Justice Firearms | CJK0040 | 80 | |
| Shift Management and Safety | CJK0327 | 20 | Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | CJK0051 | 80 | |
| Intake and Release | CJK0321 | 16 | Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training | CJK0340 | 30 | |
| Supervision in a Correctional Facility | CJK0324 | 32 |
Program Information
Industry Salaries - Entry-Level Corrections Officer
Salary Rate
N/A
Pensacola
Average
$48,620
State
Average
$55,120
National
Average
$48,311
Contact Information
Gena Godwin
Criminal Justice Admin.
Secretary
Email:
ggodwin1@ecsdfl.us
Phone:
(850) 786 6526
Location:
Building 18
Office hours:
Monday through Thursday
7:30AM - 3:15PM
Friday
7:30AM - 2:00PM