Correctional Basic Recruit

Admission Steps:

1. Apply for admission to Florida Gateway College.
2. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
3. Complete and submit the application packet to the training center.
4. Take and pass the Basic Abilities Test.
5. Attend and successfully complete the Physical Entrance Test.

Admission Requirements:

• Be at least 19 years of age, except that any person employed as a full-time, a part-time, or an auxiliary correctional officer must be at least 18 years of age per statute 943.13.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or 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, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have good moral character.
• Have passed a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test*.
• Must be fingerprinted with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI. The cost is $50.00 (Must be Completed at the Public Service Training Center.
• Must be admitted through the Florida Gateway College Admissions Office.
• Must interview with the Director or Coordinator of the Public Service Training Center.
• Pass the entrance physical fitness test. The test consists of a 1.5-mile run/walk. For Basic Corrections the recruit must complete it in 20 minutes or less.
• Must complete a Drug Test processed by Quest Diagnostics. The Cost is $31.00. (Appointment must be scheduled at the Public Service Training Center).

• The full-Time program can be completed in approximately 3 months.
• There is limited access to this program.
• The program starts in January, April, July, and October.
• Florida Gateway College maintains a Public Safety Training Center in Olustee dedicated to this program and other public safety programs.
• 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.

• CJK 0335 – Responding to Incidents and Emergencies
  • This course is 16 clock hours and earns .53 occupational credits.
• CJK 0325 – Supervising in a Correctional Facility
  • This course is 40 clock hours and earns 1.33 occupational credits.
• CJK 0305 – Communications
  • This course is 40 clock hours and earns 1.33 occupational credits.
• CJK 0031C – First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
  • This course is 40 clock hours and earns 1.33 occupational credits.
• CJK 0040C – Criminal Justice Firearms
  • This course is 80 clock hours and earns 2.67 occupational credits.
• CJK 0051C – Defensive Tactics
  • This course is 80 clock hours and earns 2.67 occupational credits.
• CJK 0300 – Introduction to Corrections
  • This course is 8 clock hours and earns 0.27 occupational credits.
• CJK 0310 – Officer Safety
  • This course is 16 clock hours and earns 0.53 occupational credits.
• CJK 0340 – Officer Wellness and Physical Abilities
  • This course is 30 clock hours and earns 1 occupational credit.
• CJK 0320 – Intake and Release
  • This course is 18 clock hours and earns 0.6 occupational credits.
• CJK 0330 – Supervising Special Populations
  • This course is 20 clock hours and earns 0.67 occupational credits.
• CJK 0315 – Faculty and Equipment
  • This course is 8 clock hours and earns 0.27 occupational credits.

• How to exhibit a basic knowledge of the Florida criminal and civil laws, as well as the federal guidelines concerning care, custody, and control of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates.
• Apply a basic knowledge of the communication skills necessary for correctional officers.
• Demonstrate basic firearm skills for correctional officers.
• Perform defensive tactic skills necessary for correctional officers.
• Perform basic First Aid/First Responder skills necessary for correctional officers.

• FL BRTP Corrections Academy, Vol 1
• FL BRTP, High Liability Curriculum, Vol 2