Course Code: CJK0335V

Credit Hours: 16 clock hours

Effective beginning: 2021-22

Course Description:
This is a basic course in which the officer learns to apply knowledge, training, and reasonable judgment to assure the safety and security of all persons at the facility during an emergency. The officer’s ability to recognize signs that an incident could develop into an emergency and how to appropriately respond to different types of emergencies is also discussed. Objectives are addressed as specified by the criminal justice standards and training commission.

Prerequisites:

• Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
• Fingerprints
• Criminal History and Background Check
• Drug Screen Test

Instructors:

TBD

Required textbooks/ course materials:

See instructor’s First Day Handout 

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

COR Outcome 1: Students demonstrate mastery of Correctional Officer knowledge and skills.

COR Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking and problem solving proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 4: Exhibit interpersonal and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 5: Exhibit leadership, organizational, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer workplace.

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

The course is competency-based using handouts, videotapes, textbooks, computer assisted instruction and instructor demonstrations.