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Correctional Officer (CIP # 0743010200)
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Law Enforcement Officer (CIP # 0743010700)
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Crossover: Corrections to Law Enforcement (CIP # 0743010702)
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Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer (CIP # 0743010711)
Career Certificates
Vocational Credit Certificates
Limited-Access
As the population of Florida increases, the need for qualified law enforcement and correctional officers must correspondingly increase to meet the need. Criminal justice is a demanding profession, requiring the individual to have a working knowledge of law and criminal offenses, knowledge of apprehension and detention techniques, effective verbal and written communication skills, and excellent public and interpersonal relations skills.
Admission to these programs is limited. Applicants much achieve at least a minimum score on the required entry assessment.
Successful completion of either the Correctional Officer or the Law Enforcement Officer program, as well as a passing grade on the State of Florida Certification Examination, is required for a career as a sworn officer in corrections or law enforcement regardless of any other criminal justice training or degree work which may have been completed.
Potential Careers
- Police Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Correctional Officer
- Law Enforcement Officer
Salary & Earnings Information
Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs - $46,816 per year
Corrections - $45,824 per year
Contacts
Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Coach.
Rob Pigman, Director 407-582-8212
rpigman@valenciacollege.edu
Steve Kelley Assistant Director 407-582-8254
skelley10@valenciacollege.edu
For more information, visit our website at: valenciacollege.edu/cji
Alternative Ways to Earn Credit
Once you have earned your certification as a Correctional Officer or Law Enforcement Officer through Valencia's Criminal Justice Institute, you may be eligible to receive credit toward Valencia's A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology. For more information, visit: https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/as-degree/alternative-award-of-credit-agreements.php
Correctional Officer
Career Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals as Correctional Officers. Program content includes the criminal justice system; weapons, basic law and legal procedures; correctional operations; communication; interpersonal skills; CPR and first aid, defensive tactics; investigation procedures; physical security considerations, and emergency preparedness techniques.
After completion of the program, students must take and pass a state examination to be certified in the State of Florida.
See the Admissions section of this catalog for admissions information and contact the Criminal Justice Institute office for admission requirements and procedures. Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Program Outcomes
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic correctional officer skills and knowledge in high liability training areas.
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic correctional officer knowledge in non-high liability training areas.
- Students must complete the state mandated physical training requirements.
- Students must practice professional responsibility in accordance with the Criminal Justice Institute’s regulations manual.
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJK 0031 | FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS | 40 | 1.333 |
| CJK 0040 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS. | 80 | 2.667 |
| CJK 0051 | CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS | 80 | 2.667 |
| CJK 0340 | OFFICER WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS | 30 | 1.000 |
| CJK 0300 | INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS | 32 | 1.067 |
| CJK 0305 | COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | 1.333 |
| CJK 0310 | OFFICER SAFETY | 16 | 0.533 |
| CJK 0315 | FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT | 8 | 0.267 |
| CJK 0320 | INTAKE AND RELEASE | 18 | 0.600 |
| CJK 0325 | SUPERVISING IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 40 | 1.333 |
| CJK 0330 | SUPERVISING SPECIAL POPULATIONS | 20 | 0.667 |
| CJK 0335 | RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES | 16 | 0.533 |
| Total Credit Hours | 420 | 14.000 |
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJD 0939 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXAM REVIEW | 24 | 0.800 |
Law Enforcement Officer
Career Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in law enforcement, such as police officers and deputy sheriffs. Program content includes introduction to criminal justice, legal knowledge, patrol techniques, defensive tactics, vehicle operation, weapons, investigations, CPR and first aid, court system, communications and interpersonal skills.
After completion of the program, students must take and pass a state examination to be certified in the State of Florida.
See the Admissions section of this catalog for admissions information and contact the Criminal Justice Institute office for admission requirements and procedures. Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog. This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
Program Outcomes
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit law enforcement skills and knowledge in high liability training areas.
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit law enforcement knowledge in non-high-liability training areas.
- Students must complete the state mandated physical training requirements.
- Students must practice professional responsibility in accordance with the Criminal Justice Institute’s regulations manual.
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJK 0020 | LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS | 48 | 1.600 |
| CJK 0031 | FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS | 40 | 1.333 |
| CJK 0040 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS. | 80 | 2.667 |
| CJK 0051 | CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS | 80 | 2.667 |
| CJK 0096 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS | 60 | 2.000 |
| CJK 0002 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0018 | LEGAL | 64 | 2.130 |
| CJK 0021 | SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY | 34 | 1.130 |
| CJK 0072 | CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS | 48 | 1.600 |
| CJK 0073 | CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY AND SOCIETY | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0079 | CRIME SCENE FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS | 34 | 1.130 |
| CJK 0400 | TRAFFIC INCIDENTS | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0401 | TRAFFIC STOPS | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0402 | TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS | 30 | 1.000 |
| CJK 0403 | DUI TRAFFIC STOPS | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0093 | CRITICAL INCIDENTS | 44 | 1.470 |
| CJK 0421 | CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPON/DART FIRING STUN GUN | 4 | 0.133 |
| CJK 0016 | COMMUNICATION | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0019 | INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING | 56 | 1.870 |
| CJK 0063 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL | 40 | 1.330 |
| Total Credit Hours | 770 | 25.660 |
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJD 0939 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXAM REVIEW | 24 | 0.800 |
Crossover: Corrections to Law Enforcement
Career Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals who have completed the Correctional Officer program or who currently are certified as correctional officers for entry-level positions in law enforcement, such as police officers and deputy sheriffs. This cross-training program allows for flexibility in scheduling.
After completion of the program, students must take and pass a state examination to be certified in the State of Florida.
See the Admissions section of this catalog for admissions information and contact the Criminal Justice Institute office for admission requirements and procedures. Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Program Outcomes
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit law enforcement skills and knowledge in high-liability training areas.
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit law enforcement knowledge in non-high-liability training areas.
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJK 0002 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0393 | CROSS-OVER PROGRAM UPDATES | 8 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0020 | LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS | 48 | 1.600 |
| CJK 0016 | COMMUNICATION | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0018 | LEGAL | 64 | 2.133 |
| CJK 0019 | INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING | 56 | 1.867 |
| CJK 0063 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL | 40 | 1.333 |
| CJK 0021 | SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY | 34 | 1.133 |
| CJK 0072 | CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS | 48 | 1.600 |
| CJK 0073 | CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY AND SOCIETY | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0079 | CRIME SCENE FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS | 34 | 1.133 |
| CJK 0400 | TRAFFIC INCIDENTS | 12 | 0.400 |
| CJK 0401 | TRAFFIC STOPS | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0402 | TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS | 30 | 1.000 |
| CJK 0403 | DUI TRAFFIC STOPS | 24 | 0.800 |
| CJK 0093 | CRITICAL INCIDENTS | 44 | 1.467 |
| CJK 0421 | CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPON/DART FIRING STUN GUN | 4 | 0.133 |
| Total Credit Hours | 518 | 17.799 |
| Course | Title | Contact Hours | Vocational Credit(s) |
| CJD 0939 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXAM REVIEW | 24 | 0.800 |
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
Career Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals who have completed the Law Enforcement Volunteer program for entry level volunteer positions as Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officers.
Program Outcomes
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit law enforcement skills and knowledge in high-liability training areas.
- Students must demonstrate state mandated basic recruit auxiliary law enforcement knowledge in non-high-liability training areas.
| Course | Title | Contact Hours |
| CJK 0023 | | 4 |
| CJK 0024 | | 20 |
| CJK 0025 | | 12 |
| CJK 0026 | | 12 |
| CJK 0027 | | 24 |
| CJK 0028 | | 28 |
| CJK 0029 | | 8 |
| CJK 0422 | | 8 |
| CJK 0031 | FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS | 40 |
| CJK 0040 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS. | 80 |
| CJK 0051 | CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS | 80 |
| CJK 0020 | LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS | 48 |
Notes:
The Criminal Justice Institute programs are offered at the Criminal Justice Institute located at 8600 Valencia College Lane (near the East Campus).
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
