2011-12
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Criminal Justice Institute Training Academy Programs
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Potential Careers
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
• Police Officer • Correctional Officer
detention techniques, effective verbal and written communication skills, and excellent public and interpersonal relations skills. Those who choose to enter criminal justice as a career field must successfully complete a training program mandated by the State of Florida and offered by the Criminal Justice Institute. The Criminal Justice Institute offers extensive training in law and criminal offenses, effective communication skills, apprehension and detention techniques, defensive tactics and use of weapons, medical first responder, investigation and criminal justice operations. Note: In order to be a sworn officer in corrections or law enforcement, 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 Exam is required.
• Deputy Sheriff • Law Enforcement Officer
Potential Earnings Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs - $35,000 per year Corrections - $30,000 per year
Contacts Criminal Justice Institute Office: 407-582-8200 Dr. Jeffrey Goltz, Director For more information, visit our Web site at: valenciacollege.edu
Did you know… • That employment as a law enforcement or correctional officer in the State of Florida requires certification. The Criminal Justice Institute offers training programs that ultimately lead to that certification. • The Criminal Justice Institute also conducts advanced and specialized training for certified law enforcement and correctional officers throughout Central Florida.
Typical Tasks May Include… CJI Programs • • • •
Correctional Officer Law Enforcement Officer Crossover: Corrections to Law Enforcement Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
(Admission is limited. Contact the CJI Office for specific admission and procedure criteria.)
Credit for Industry Certification/Licensure 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 credits toward Valencia’s A.S. degree. For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_alternative.cfm Receive updates about the program and connect with other students at: facebook.com/CriminalJustice ©2011 Valencia College ASP032911-08
• investigating complaints, responding to traffic emergencies, driving patrol vehicles, detecting crimes, arresting violators, and issuing citations • overseeing individuals in jails and prisons • using computers to search for information on suspected criminals
Potential Employers Opportunities are excellent for the criminal justice profession. There are approximately 500 law enforcement and correctional agencies within the State of Florida, employing over 72,000 officers.
Placement Services The Criminal Justice Institute hosts several job fairs during the year. Representatives from many law enforcement and correctional agencies attend these fairs.
Drafting and Criminal Justice Design Institute Technology Criminal Justice Institute Correctional Officer Law Enforcement Officer Crossover: Corrections to Law Enforcement Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer 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. The Conduct and Behavior Policies for Criminal Justice Institute Students at Valencia are provided in Appendix C at the back of this catalog. 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.
Correctional Officer 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.
Contact Hours
Vocational Credits
Course
Title
CJK 0031
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers 40 1.333 CMS Criminal Justice Firearms 80 2.667 CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics 80 2.667 CMS Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training 40 1.333 Emergency Preparedness 26 .867 Interpersonal Skills I 62 2.067 Interpersonal Skills II 50 1.667 Correctional Operations 64 2.133 Criminal Justice Legal I 46 1.533 Criminal Justice Legal II 22 .733 Criminal Justice Communications 42 1.400 Total Contact Hours 552 18.400
CJK 0040 CJK 0051 CJK 0280 CJK 0480 CJK 0100 CJK 0101 CJK 0102 CJK 0270 CJK 0285 CJK 0286
Other suggested course: CJD 0939 Criminal Justice Exam Review
24
.800
Law Enforcement Officer 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. 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. Contact Hours
Course
Title
CJK 0007 CJK 0008 CJK 0011 CJK 0017 CJK 0020
Introduction to Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Legal Law Enforcement Human Issues Law Enforcement Communications CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers CMS Criminal Justice Firearms
CJK 0031 CJK 0040
Vocational Credits
11 69 40 76
.367 2.300 1.333 2.533
48
1.600
40 80
1.333 2.667
Drafting and Criminal Justice Design Institute Technology CJK 0051 CJK 0061 CJK 0062 CJK 0071 CJK 0076 CJK 0082 CJK 0083 CJK 0086 CJK 0096 CJK 0422
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics Law Enforcement Patrol I Law Enforcement Patrol II Law Enforcement Criminal Investigations Law Enforcement Crime Scene Investigations Law Enforcement Traffic Stops DUI Traffic Stops Law Enforcement Traffic Crash Investigations Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Dart Firing Stun Gun Total Contact Hours
CJK 0212 2.667 1.933 1.333
CJK 0422
56
1.867
Other suggested course: CJD 0939 Criminal Justice Exam Review
24 24 24
.800 .800 .800
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer
32
1.067
60 8 770
2.000 .267 25.667
24
.800
Other suggested course: CJD 0939 Criminal Justice Exam Review
• 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. Contact Hours
Title
CJK 0221
Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Introduction & Legal Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Communications Correctional Cross-Over to Law Enforcement Human Issues CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Law Enforcement Patrol 1 Law Enforcement Patrol 2 Criminal Investigations Crime Scene Investigations Traffic Stops DUI Traffic Stops Law Enforcement Traffic Crash Investigations
CJK 0222 CJK 0223 CJK 0020 CJK 0061 CJK 0062 CJK 0071 CJK 0076 CJK 0082 CJK 0083 CJK 0086
Vocational Credits
47
1.567
56
1.867
32
1.067
48 58 40 56 24 24 24
1.600 1.933 1.333 1.867 .800 .800 .800
32
1.067
0.8
Contact Hours
Title
CJK 0240
Law Enforcement Auxiliary Introduction 27 Law Enforcement Auxiliary Patrol and Traffic 19 Law Enforcement Auxiliary Investigations 17 Dart-Firing Stun Gun 8 CMS First Aid Criminal Justice Officers 40 Criminal Justice Firearms 80 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics 80 CMS Criminal Justice Vehicle Operations 48 Total Contact Hours 319
CJK 0242
Program Outcomes:
24
Course
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.
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.
.267 .267 15.235
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.
CJK 0241
After completion of the program, students must take and pass a state examination to be certified in the State of Florida.
8 8 457
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.
Crossover: Corrections to Law Enforcement
Course
Cross-Over Correctional to Law Enforcement CMS High-Liability Dart-Firing Stun Gun Total Contact Hours
80 58 40
CJK 0422 CJK 0031 CJK 0040 CJK 0051 CJK 0020
The Criminal Justice Institute programs are offered at the Criminal Justice Institute located at 8600 Valencia College Lane (near the East Campus).