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Correctional Officer (BRTP)

The purpose of the Correctional Officer (BRTP) program is to produce the most professionally prepared and proactive officers for the future of the criminal justice profession throughout the State of Florida.

hours

420 hours, approximately 4 months (15 weeks)

cost

Tuition is approximately $1,210, plus books and fees (PDF & HTML)

testing requirements

Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) requires a minimum score of 70%

location

LTC’s Institute of Public Safety

Starting Salaries

Vary, ranging from $36,000 to $40,000*
*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
Starting Salaries

What you’ll learn

Correctional Officer (Basic Recruit Class) Occupational Completion Points (OCP)

Criminal Justice Master Plan of Instruction – (PDF & HTML) opens in new window

 

  • 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 TitleCourse Length
Introduction to Corrections32 Hrs
Communications40 Hrs
Officer Safety16 Hrs
Facility & Equipment8 Hrs
Intake & Release18 Hrs
Supervising in a Correctional Facility40 Hrs
Supervising Special Populations20 Hrs
Responding to Incidents & Emergencies16 Hrs
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers40 Hrs
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms80 Hrs
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics80 Hrs
Officer Wellness & Physical Abilities30 Hrs

Industry Certifications

  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) for Correctional Officer

Employment Opportunities:

  • Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC)
  • County detention centers/jail facilities
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Industry Certifications

  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) for Correctional Officer

Employment Opportunities:

  • Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC)
  • County detention centers/jail facilities
APPLY NOW

Our numbers

Discover how Lake Technical College prepares students for the public safety industry

92%

Completion Rate*

95%

Placement Rate*

70%

Licensure

For employment, visit www.onetonline.org
Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.
Placement calculation may exclude (if applicable) program completers that are awaiting exam results,
refused employment, continued post-secondary education, or may be otherwise unavailable for employment.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Meet with a counselor/career advisor
  4. Register and pay tuition and fees
  5. Purchase books and supplies
  6. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class
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steps to enroll

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete the online application
  3. Meet with a counselor/career advisor
  4. Register and pay tuition and fees
  5. Purchase books and supplies
  6. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class
APPLY NOW

Book list

Books & Fees (PDF & HTML)

online component

N/A

Instructor / contact

Name:

Email: ryant@lake.k12.fl.us

Phone Number: 352.742.6463

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Locations

Lake Technical College– Eustis– Main Campus

2001 Kurt Street
Eustis , Florida 32726
352-589-2250
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Lake Technical College
Instructional Service Center - Clermont

1250 North Hancock Road
Clermont, FL 34711
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Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus – Tavares

1565 Lane Park Cut-Off
Tavares, Florida 32778
352-742-6463
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