About
The Correctional Officer Career Certificate (C.C.) provides students criminal justice training**** and education to prepare them to manage inmates and perform operational duties in the areas of care, custody and control within the correctional institution. Through the Criminal Justice Training Center, students learn everything needed to become a corrections officer, from inmate intake, the use of firearms and defensive maneuvers, to constitutional law, communication equipment and crisis intervention.
Organization
Florida State College at Jacksonville - Kent
Florida State College at Jacksonville, Kent Campus, is a public college in Jacksonville, Florida, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, certificate programs, and workforce education. Its occupational fields include Business Administration, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Criminal Justice, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, and HVAC, among others. The college reports more than 170 programs across associate, bachelor's, and certificate offerings. Classes are available during the day, evening, and weekends, as well as online. Its stated educational focus combines intellectual growth, civic engagement, and workforce connections, giving the institution both academic and career-oriented offerings. The Kent Campus is one of the college's Jacksonville locations.