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Criminal Justice and Public Safety

FLORIDA CORRECTIONS OFFICER ACADEMY

Career Certificate

Corrections Officers are professionals who oversee and maintain custody, care, and control of inmates of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the agency.

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.

Why SJR State?

  • Experienced Faculty including retired FBI, Sheriff’s Office Command Staff, and military veterans.
  • Graduates include a local sheriff and chiefs of police.
  • Academy graduates surpass the state certification exam average: Corrections average over 90% passage rate.
  • Over 90% of employed graduates work for agencies in Northeast Florida.

Our Law Enforcement Partners

  • St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
  • Clay County Sheriff’s Office
  • Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
  • St. Augustine Police Department
  • St. Augustine Beach Police Department
  • Orange Park Police Department
  • Green Cove Springs Police Department
  • Palatka Police Department
  • Interlachen Police Department
  • Welaka Police Department
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Campus Police Department

Special admission requirements - APPLY EARLY!

Questions? Call (904) 808-7496
The Criminal Justice Academy is located on the St. Augustine Campus.


Timothy Adams, J.DTimothy Adams, J.D.
Dean of Criminal Justice and Public Safety
and Director of the St. Augustine Campus


Program Details

Start Date: April 15
BMST: April 2
Orientation: April 8
Accepting applications starting February 14
Last date to apply: March 15

Program Code: 0540
Location: St. Augustine Campus
Program Requirements: See Catalog

Are you currently a law enforcement officer? Consider our cross-over training.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA CMS CORRECTIONAL BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING PROGRAM (0545)
Program Requirements:
See Catalog
Application:
Cross-Over Program

CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER CROSS-OVER TRAINING TO FLORIDA CORRECTIONS ACADEMY (0548)
Program Requirements:
See Catalog
Application:
Cross-Over Program

The SJR State advantage

Ask any student and they will tell you that confidence is gained from experience. It is what instructors and employers call the "competitive edge."

  • State-of-the-art simulators, forensics labs, and equipment provide the latest hands-on training
  • Instructors are current professionals in their field
  • Are you a Veteran? Find out how to use your GI Bill® toward your education

Questions? Call (904) 808-7496


GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

How to Apply

(1) Apply to SJR State*
(2)
Corrections Officer Application Packet*
(3) Download the Physical Training Program

When applying for scholarships, applicants interested in the July basic recruit program should list the term a “Fall” term.

Applicants must print and complete all documents in the packet and bring to the Criminal Justice Training Center on the St. Augustine campus. (The application portion can be filled out electronically and then printed.)

The BAT test is available at PearsonVue Testing Centers only and the cost is $39. Students must apply online and pay for the test at www.pearsonvue.com.

Questions? Call (904) 808-7496

* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.