850.769.1551 ext 5613
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CJ Training Academy: Corrections Academy
Requirements
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Be at least 18 years of age for corrections.
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Be a citizen of the United States.
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Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
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Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
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Have not received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
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Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency or training center with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
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Successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.
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Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner.
- Individuals who desire to enter a basic recruit training program for law enforcement or corrections must first pass a basic abilities test. This test was adopted by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission pursuant to Section 943.17, F.S., and further detailed in F.A.C. 11B-35.0011(1).
Procedures
- Complete GCSC Application (https://connect.gulfcoast.edu/portal/application_portal)
- Complete program application. This application may be obtained at the North Bay Campus - 700 Highway 2300, Southport, Florida 32409; or the link below.
Printable Application
Print a copy of the Corrections Academy application
To register for the Corrections Cjbat, use the following link:
Training Location
North Bay Campus - the Correctional Officer program is offered at the North Bay Campus in Southport.