Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer

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The Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer program is designed to equip jailers and guards with knowledge and understanding of inmate processing, maintaining order in the jail, and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary. Jailers may also perform cell searches for drugs and contraband, inspect the facility for cleanliness, and stand guard during exercise periods. Students will learn emergency procedures, mental health and first aid, defensive tactics and use of force, ethics and legal issues, investigations, and personal development, among other items.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 8 Months
Clock Hours 600
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate
Total Tuition/Fees $2,944.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $670.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Correctional Officer Apprentice432Certificate
Master Correctional Officer600Certificate

Campus Locations

Oneida Campus
180 Eli Lane
Oneida , TN 37841

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
CRJ 0001 - Worker Characteristics
CRJ 1004 - Technology Foundations
CRJ 1073 - Orientation to the Criminal Justice System
CRJ 1074 - Ethics and Legal issues
CRJ 1075 - History of Corrections and Corrections Theory
CRJ 1076 - Communications and Critical Thinking
CRJ 1077 - Emergency Procedures
CRJ 1078 - Defensive Tactics and Use of Force
CRJ 1079 - TN Corrections Institute Basic
Second Trimester: 
CRJ 2002 - Worker Characteristics
CRJ 2005 - Work Based Learning Practicum

Certifications

Correctional Officer Apprentice
Master Correctional Officer

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

Benjamin Welch
423-663-4900

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