Corrections
Program Purpose:
To provide job-related training to candidates for full-time or part-time correctional officer positions that require entry-level certification in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code.
Employment Types:
Corrections Officer
Program Length:
239-592 clock hours, depending upon previous certification(s)
Admission Requirements:
Applicant must be at least 19 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma or GED diploma. Applicant may be a dual enrollment student covered by an articulation agreement between TCC and one of its district school boards. Applicant must not have had a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States or any felony convictions. Applicant must take the Basic Abilities Test and achieve required scores. Additionally, applicant must have a physical examination prior to program entry.
Academic Division:
Florida Public Safety Institute, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA)
Contact:
(850) 201-7000
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