SJVC's Corrections program prepares students for employment as a California Correctional Officer. The program is approved by the Corrections Standards Authority and includes both classroom and hands-on instruction in criminal law, evidence collection, crime scene preservation and criminal procedures. Graduates meet the minimum legal requirements for employment as a Correctional Officer and earn the STC certification.
Job Skills You Learn:
Arrest and control techniques
Firearms use
Weaponless defense tactics
CPR and First Aid
Admissions Requirements
To enroll in this program, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and be in good physical health. Applicants must also pass enrollment assessment tests and complete a personal interview. Other admissions requirements include:
Must be at least 21 years of age at upon completion of the program
Must successfully pass background check (no felonies or convictions for sale/ use of narcotics)
Must possess a valid California driver's license
Must have a handgun with holster and fingerprint clearance from the California Justice Department
Must provide evidence of physical fitness
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are eligible for a variety of careers in law enforcement including:
Corrections Officer
Detention Officer
Jail Transport Officer
Detention Specialist
Deputy Corrections Officer
Locations
The Criminal Justice Corrections program is offered at most campuses including Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, Hanford, Bakersfield, Hesperia and Rancho Cucamonga.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an associate of science degree as well as STC Certification when they complete the Adult Corrections Officer core course. Graduates may also earn PC 832 Laws of Arrest/ Firearms Certification (POST).
Consumer Information
Criminal Justice: Corrections
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Free Career Workshop
Join us to learn about the corrections field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
Hesperia, 2/29/12 @6:30pm
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Free Career Workshop
Join us to learn about the corrections field, salary expectations and training requirements. Plus take a tour of our facilities and hear from current students and faculty. Call 866-544-7898 to register.
