Page 96 of St. Johns River Community College 2005-2006 Catalog by St. Johns River Community College Florida

96 Corrections Officer SJRCC 2005-2006 This program provides job-related training to prepare candidates for entry-level employment as corrections officers. 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. There are special admission requirements in addition to the College's admission procedures and policies. In addition to the special admission standards, there are special program requirements including attendance, physical exercises, and demonstrations of proficiency. The program is challenging and physically and mentally demanding. Information about the program and its special requirements are available from the program director. Three months prior to a Corrections Basic Recruit program start date, candidates must make application for admission to the Basic Recruit Program. All candidates must meet all entry requirements. Copies of the application packet outlining the entrance requirements are available by contacting the Criminal Justice Training Program at (904) 808-7490. The Basic Abilities Test (BAT) is a program entry requirement for students. Applicants to the program must take and pass the BAT (with a minimum score of 70%) in order to enter the program. Students are encouraged to take this vocational certificate program as a part of the Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Officer Administration. More information about that program and the college credit given for the basic recruit can be found on page 98. CORRECTIONS BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING CJD 0770 Criminal Justice Legal I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 CJD 0771 Criminal Justice Legal II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 CJD 0772 Criminal Justice Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 CJD 0773 Interpersonal Skills I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 CJD 0750 Interpersonal Skills II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 CJD 0741 Emergency Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 CJD 0752 Correctional Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 CJK 0050C Defensive Tactics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 CJK 0040C CMS Criminal Justice Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 CJK 0031C First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 CJK 0095C Criminal Justice Special Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 TOTAL PROGRAM CONTACT HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532 RECRUIT COURSES AVAILABLE AT ST.AUGUSTINE CAMPUS ONLY VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE Corrections Officer (0540)

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