Correctional Officer (BRTP)
Hours
420 hours, approximately 4 months (15 weeks)
Cost
Tuition is approximately $1,210, plus books and fees (PDF)
Cost of Attendance
Testing Requirements
Required to pass the FDLE Basic Abilities Test (BAT)
Location
LTC’s Institute of Public Safety
Instructor / Contact
Name: Russell Darst (Contact)
Email Russell Darst
Phone Number: 352.742.6463
Starting Salaries
Vary, averaging from $51,473 to $55,267*
*Based on local industry information
Recent Employers of Graduates:
Florida Depart. of Corrections (FLDOC)
Lake Correctional Institute
Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)
Lake County Detention Center
What You’ll Learn
Correctional Officer (Basic Recruit Class) Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
Criminal Justice Master Plan of Instruction – (PDF)
Care, custody, and control of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates
Interpersonal communication skills
Firearms training
Defense tactics training
First responder medical training
Physical training
Course Title | Course Length |
|---|---|
Introduction to Corrections | 32 Hrs |
Communications | 40 Hrs |
Officer Safety | 16 Hrs |
Facility & Equipment | 8 Hrs |
Intake & Release | 18 Hrs |
Supervising in a Correctional Facility | 40 Hrs |
Supervising Special Populations | 20 Hrs |
Responding to Incidents & Emergencies | 16 Hrs |
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | 40 Hrs |
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | 80 Hrs |
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | 80 Hrs |
Officer Wellness & Physical Abilities | 30 Hrs |
Correctional Officer Training Orlando
Located near Orlando, FL, the Correctional Officer School at Lake Technical College prepares candidates for correctional officer jobs in Florida. As of 2020, the starting correctional officer salary was $26,000 to $58,900, depending on location. Lake Tech boasts an extremely high completion rate and job placement rate for students of the corrections academy.
If you are searching for Correctional Officer Certification or Correctional Officer Programs near me, Lake Tech is the right place to gain the hands-on experience you need for CJSTC certification and immediate placement in corrections jobs. Call us at (352) 589-2250opens phone dialer or apply online to get started today.
