Correctional Basic Recruit, O.C.
Program Overview
Correctional Basic Recruit Program, (BCRA-CER) 14 credits, 420 clock hours
This 420-hour program is designed to prepare students who will have the responsibility of overseeing individuals who are awaiting trial, or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in jail, correctional institution, or prison. Significant time is spent preparing students to take the State of Florida FDLE Certification Examination. This is a 16-week full-time program.
Correctional Basic Recruit, (O.C.)
16 weeks
to earn certificate
95% state
licensure rate
95% completion
rate
Guided Pathway
Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.
Correctional Basic Recruit, O.C.
What our graduates are doing now!
Students who complete this program before successfully passing the State Officer Certification Examination are eligible for certification as a corrections officer throughout the state of Florida.
STARTING SALARIES
Salaries on average range from $45,000 to $55,000.
- The full-time program can be completed in approximately 4 months.
- This is a limited access program.
- The program starts in Spring and Fall semesters.
- The vast majority of instructors are full-time employees in their chosen profession. This ensures that the material is being presented in a relevant and realistic manner.
- The law enforcement and corrections programs have received a Type A certification from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. This is the highest type of certification available for criminal justice training schools in the state of Florida.
Cost of Attendance
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