Students must pass an entrance interview prior to acceptance into the program. Students must meet the following program entry requirements:

Be at least 19 years old.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Have graduated from a high school or obtained a high school equivalency certificate.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be of good moral character.
Not have been convicted of a felony regardless of whether or not adjudication was withheld.
Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or making a false statement as defined by law, regardless of whether or not adjudication was withheld.
Not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
Not have falsified their program application or personal history.
Completion of this program is intended to lead to employment in certain safety sensitive positions that are also physically demanding. To address student safety as well as a student’s ability to be employed within the current employment environment, all students, after taking and passing the Corrections Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT), are required to submit the following to the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center:
- Drug screen
- Criminal background check
- Physical exam
- Driver history check
- Proof of health insurance

Basic Recruit Training Program (BRTP) for Florida Correctional Officers (Correctional Officer) (C.C.) (5761)

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